Meteorology, Clouds Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the lowest lying cloud?
A
Stratus
2
Q
Under the right conditions this cloud can turn into a CumuloNimbus
A
Cumulus
3
Q
The King of Clouds is a…
A
Cumulonimbus
4
Q
What clouds look like a honey comb structure?
A
Stratocumulus
5
Q
What cloud can produce rainbows?
A
Altocumulus
6
Q
Thin clouds usually made up of ice crystals and water droplets, (not cirrus)
A
Altostratus
7
Q
Wispy clouds at the top of the atmosphere also made up of ice crystals
A
Cirrus
8
Q
These clouds look like fish scales
A
Cirrocumulus
9
Q
What cloud is also known as the Anvil Cloud?
A
Cumulonimbus
10
Q
Which cloud is known as the flying saucer cloud?
A
Lenticular
