Clouds Flashcards
1
Q
Cirrus
A
Found high in atmosphere (usually over 5500m) Common Thin/wispy in appearance Move quickly No weather assosciated
2
Q
Stratus
A
Low level-below 2000m and sometimes reaches ground
Usually grey in colour and moves fast
Produces light rain and snow
3
Q
Cumulonimbus
A
Large clouds up to 10 km high and across
Thunderstorms, lightning, rain, snow, hail
Usually found in summer/spring
4
Q
Cumulus
A
Fairly low with bottom between 600m-1200m
Can produce light rain
Individual clouds have short life cycle
5
Q
How to measure cloud cover?
A
Measured in oktas
Dividing a mirror into multiples of 8
Count the number of full/partial squares
Convert to oktas
6
Q
What are clouds?
A
A collection of water droplets or ice crystals
