Clouds

Question 1

Cirrus

Answer 1

• High Level
• Thin/Wispy
• Composed of ice crystals

Question 2

Cumulus

Answer 2

• Fluffy/Cotton Ball Like
• Low Level cloud
• White

Question 3

Stratus

Answer 3

• Sheet Like
• Layer of clouds
• Typically Low Clouds
• Grayish

Question 4

Nimbus

Answer 4

• Rain Clouds

- Nimbostratus/Cumulonimbus

Question 5

Families of clouds

Answer 5

• low clouds
• medium clouds
• high clouds
• clouds with extensive vertical development

Question 6

Alto

Answer 6

• High

- Ex: Altocumulus, cumulus clouds base is higher than normal

Question 7

Towering

Answer 7

• Tall

- Ex: Towering Cumulus, Cumulus cloud building in vertical development

Question 8

Lenticular

Answer 8

• Forms by air moving up mountain
• lower moisture
• very strong turbulence