clouds Flashcards
1
Q
how are clouds classified?
A
clouds are classified based on how they appear when viewed from earths surface
2
Q
what is a cirrus cloud?
A
high, white, and thin. they form delicate veil-like patches or wisplike strands and often have a feathery appearance (cirrus is latin for curl or filament)
3
Q
what are stratus clouds?
A
stratus clouds consist of sheets or layers (strata) that cover much or all of they sky
4
Q
what are cumulus clouds?
A
cumulus (cumuliform) clouds consist of globular cloud masses
