Clouds Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of clouds
A
Cirrus cumulus and stratus
2
Q
What are clouds
A
They are groups of tiny water droplets or ice crystals held in the atmosphere
3
Q
What are cirrus
A
They are clouds that form above 8000m,they are thin and wispy associated with good weather
4
Q
What is a cumulus
A
Clouds that from above 5000m. The base is flat and the top is rounded dark cumulus can bring heavy rain shower
5
Q
What is a stratus
A
Clouds that form above 2000m. They are large heavy looking clouds they bring lots of rain
