Types of clouds Flashcards
What 3 clouds are considered “high” clouds?
cirrostratus, cirrus, cirrocumulus
What 2 clouds are considered “middle” clouds?
altocumulus, altostratus
What 2 clouds are considered “low” clouds?
nimbostratus, stratus
What makes a high-level cloud?
if a cloud is formed in altitudes above 20,000 feet
these clouds form ice crystals
Describe cirrus clouds.
thin and wispy clouds that are blown by high winds
Where can you find cumulus clouds?
in-between low and middle
Where can you find cumulonimbus clouds?
everywhere
What makes a middle-level cloud?
if a cloud forms between 6,500 to 20,000 feet
made of water and ice crystals
What makes a low-level cloud?
if a cloud forms below 6,500 feet
What are the two vertical clouds?
cumulus and cumulonimbus
What weather do cirrus clouds bring?
fair weather
Describe cirrostratus clouds.
very thin and cover large parts of the sky
Describe cirrocumulus clouds.
small round puffs
Describe altocumulus clouds.
gray and puffy
When are altocumulus clouds seen?
warm and humid summer morning
thunderstorms will most likely come
What weather do altostratus clouds form?
rain storms
Describe stratus clouds.
gray and thick
Describe nimbostratus clouds.
dark gray clouds
What weather do altostratus clouds form?
falling rain or snow
Whats the difference between low and high level elevation cumulonimbus clouds?
Low- made of water droplets
High- made of ice crystals
What weather do cumulonimbus clouds form?
lightning, thunder, violent tornadoes
