types of clouds Flashcards

(10 cards)

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Cirrus

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they are thin wispy clouds that only appears in good weather.

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Cirrocumulus

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they look like a bunch of clouds bunched together.

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Cirrostratus

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high,flat clouds that indicate it might rain later.

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Altostratus

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they are mid-level dark gray clouds that usually mean rain.

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Altocumulus

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they are mid-level small white puffy clouds.

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6
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Nimbostratus

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they are mid-level to low clouds
that usually bring rain or snow.

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7
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Stratus

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they are low flat gray clouds that can bring a drizzle.

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Stratocumulus

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they are puffy clouds that can produce rain.

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Cumulus

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they are mid-level to low white ,puffy,clouds.

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10
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Cumulonimbus

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they cause heavy rain and are the only clouds that provide thunderstorms,hail,and sometimes tornadoes.

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