clouds types Flashcards
What type of cloud is usually associated with thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus.
True or False: Nimbus clouds are a type of cloud that brings precipitation.
True.
What is the primary characteristic of cirrostratus clouds?
They form a thin, ice-crystal layer covering the sky.
Which cloud type is known for its fluffy, puffy appearance?
Cumulus.
What type of clouds are often seen as a precursor to rain?
Nimbostratus.
Fill in the blank: The prefix ‘cumulus’ generally indicates a cloud that is _____ and puffy.
heaped
What cloud type is often associated with high altitudes and fair weather?
Cirrus.
True or False: Stratus clouds typically produce severe weather.
False.
Which cloud forms as a result of rising warm air?
Cumulus.
What is the appearance of altostratus clouds?
Gray or blue-gray, often covering the entire sky.
Fill in the blank: _____ clouds are thick, dark clouds that bring continuous rain.
Nimbostratus
What type of cloud is indicated by the suffix ‘nimbus’?
Rain-bearing clouds.
True or False: Cirrocumulus clouds are low-level clouds.
False.
What cloud type appears as white patches in the sky and often indicates fair weather?
Cirrocumulus.
Which type of cloud is layered and can cover the entire sky?
Stratus.
Fill in the blank: _____ clouds are dense and can produce thunderstorms.
Cumulonimbus
What type of cloud is often mistaken for fog when it is in contact with the ground?
Stratus.
True or False: Altocumulus clouds indicate a change in the weather.
True.
What cloud type is composed of ice crystals and is found at high altitudes?
Cirrus.
Fill in the blank: _____ clouds are characterized by a thick, dark appearance and are associated with heavy precipitation.
Cumulonimbus
Which cloud type can produce halo effects around the sun or moon?
Cirrostratus.
What type of cloud is often a sign of a warm front?
Nimbostratus.
True or False: Stratocumulus clouds are typically uniform and gray.
True.
