Types of clouds Flashcards

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Cirrus clouds

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are high thin wispy clouds that appear during good weather

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Cirrocumulus clouds

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appear during good weather they are also found high up in the sky

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Cirrostratus clouds

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they are high flat clouds that indicate it may rain later.

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Altostratus clouds

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they are mid-level dark gray clouds that are usually a sign of rain

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Altocumulus clouds

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they are mid-level,small,white,puffy clouds

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Nimbostratus clouds

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

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Stratus clouds

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they are,low flat,gray clouds

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Stratocumulus clouds

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they are puffy clouds that can produce rain.

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Cumulus clouds

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

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Cumulonimbus clouds

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they can cause heavy rain! and are the only clouds that can cause Thunderstorms,Hail, and some times Tornadoes

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