Chapter 5 Part 2

Question 1

Cloud

Answer 1

A visible aggregate of tiny water droplets and/or ice crystals in the atmosphere above the Earth’s surface

Question 2

High Clouds

Answer 2

Cirrus
Cirrostratus
Cirrocumulus

Composed Almost Exclusively of Ice Crystals
Rather Thin
Bases mainly between 16,000 and 43,000 ft AGL over mid-latitudes (Latitudes between 30 - 60°)

Question 3

Middle Clouds

Answer 3

Altostratus
Altocumulus

Composed of Water Drops and Ice Crystals

Bases mainly between 6,500 and 23,000 ft AGL over mid-latitudes

Question 4

Low Clouds

Answer 4

Stratus
Stratocumulus
Nimbostratus

Mostly Water Droplets Except in Cold Weather

Bases mainly from the surface to 6,500 ft AGL

Question 5

Vertical Clouds

Answer 5

Cumulus congestus

Cumulonimbus