types of clouds Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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cirrus
A
they are thin wispy clouds that only appears in good weather.
2
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cirrocumulus
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they looks like a bunch of tiny cotton balls
3
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Cirrostratus
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they are high flat clouds that indicate that it may rain later
4
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altostratus
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they are mid-level dark gray clouds that are usually a sign of rain
5
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altocumulus
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they are mid-level clouds that don’t bring rain.
6
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nimbostratus
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they are mid-level to low clouds that usually bring rain or snow.
7
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Stratus
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they are low flat gray clouds that sometimes bring a slite drizzle.
8
Q
stratocumulus
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they are puffy clouds that can produce rain.
9
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cumulus
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they are mid-level to low white puffy clouds.
10
Q
cumulonimbus
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they can cause heavy rain ,thunderstorms,hail,and sometimes tornadoes.
