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
3
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cirrostratas clouds
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high, flat clouds that indicate it may rain later
4
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altostratus clouds
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mid-level,dark gray ,are usually a sign of rain
5
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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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stratus clouds
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low,flat,gray
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statocumulus clouds
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low,flat,gray, puffy can produce rain
9
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cumulus clouds
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mid-level to low,white,puffy clouds
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cumulonimbus clouds
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heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes