Naming Clouds Flashcards

(5 cards)

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Q

cumuliform clouds

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When the cloud is warmer than the enviroment it is called cumuliform or simply cumulus

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Stratiform clouds

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When the cloud is eqaul to or cooler than the enviroment it is call stratus or stratiform

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3
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Cumiliform cloud scattered

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Can be caused by uneven surface heating

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4
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Cumulinimbus

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Usually a towering cumulinimbus is cuased bu strong convection within the cloud causing it to rise.

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A stratus cloud

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