Clouds

Question 1

What is a Cirrus?

Answer 1

• Cirrus clouds are wispy like a lock of hair.
• They occur at high altitude.
• They are made of ice crystals.
• They are associated with fair weather.

Question 2

What is a Cumulus?

Answer 2

• Cumulus clouds are fluffy or woolly in appearance.
•They occur at medium altitude.
• They are also known as fair weather clouds.
• They can bring rain if they darken in colour.

Question 3

What is a stratus?

Answer 3

•Stratus clouds occur at low altitude.
• They form thin layers and can block out the sky.
• If they reach ground level, they are called fog.
• They bring continual drizzle and light rain.