Clouds Flashcards
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Explain a CIRRUS clouds
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A high forming cloud, Above 18000ft, Composed of Ice crystals it has a thin wispy Delicate hair like appearance
and is associated with light turbulence
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Explain a CIRROCUMULUS Cloud
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A high forming cloud, Above 18000ft, Composed of a mixture of ice crystals and water droplets, its very thin layer composed of grainy ripples and is associated with light to moderate turbulence
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Explain a CIRROSTRATUS Cloud
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A high forming cloud, Above 18000ft, Composed of ice crystals, its Thin and transparent covering the entire sky giving it a milky appearance, it also give the halo effect and has light to moderate turbulence
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