clouds types Flashcards

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cirrus clouds

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thin,wispy,only appear in good weather

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cirrocumulus clouds

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looks like a bunch of cotton balls bunched together

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cirrostratas clouds

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high, flat clouds that indicate it may rain later

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altostratus clouds

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mid-level,dark gray ,are usually a sign of rain

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altocumulus clouds

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mid-level,small,white,puffy clouds

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nimbostratus clouds

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mid-level to low and usually bring rain and snow

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7
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stratus clouds

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low,flat,gray

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8
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statocumulus clouds

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low,flat,gray, puffy can produce rain

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cumulus clouds

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mid-level to low,white,puffy clouds

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10
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cumulonimbus clouds

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heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes

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