Clouds and Air Pressure

Front

Clouds are made up of tiny drops of ______ or ice.

Back

water

Front

They are highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather.

Back

Cirrus

Front

This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it.

Back

Cumulonimbus

Front

They are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy. Options: Cirrus, Cumulonimbus, Cumulus, Stratus

Back

Cumulus

Front

High pressure usually brings__________.

Back

clear skies and fair weather

Front

These clouds are the closest to the ground. Their name means layer- or sheet like. They bring rain or snow and cover most of the sky.

Back

Stratus

Front

Low clouds (like fog), that are thick, cover the sky, and block the sun.  Usually bring continuous precipitation (rain or snow).

Back

stratus

Front

Water vapor, which helps create clouds, gets into the air by ________________.

Back

evaporation

Front

Stratus clouds and cumulonimbus clouds are usually associated with __________ air pressure.

Back

low