Types of clouds Flashcards
Cirrus clouds
are high thin wispy clouds that appear during good weather
Cirrocumulus clouds
appear during good weather they are also found high up in the sky
Cirrostratus clouds
they are high flat clouds that indicate it may rain later.
Altostratus clouds
they are mid-level dark gray clouds that are usually a sign of rain
Altocumulus clouds
they are mid-level,small,white,puffy clouds
Nimbostratus clouds
they are mid-level to low clouds that usually bring rain or snow
Stratus clouds
they are,low flat,gray clouds
Stratocumulus clouds
they are puffy clouds that can produce rain.
Cumulus clouds
they are mid-level to low,white,puffy clouds
Cumulonimbus clouds
they can cause heavy rain! and are the only clouds that can cause Thunderstorms,Hail, and some times Tornadoes