Weather Section 1 Flashcard Review

Front

What type of cloud fills the entire sky and brings continuous rain?

Back

Nimbostratus

Front

What is the name of the fluffy, white cloud that looks like cotton?

Back

Cumulus

Front

What type of clouds form in layers and are usually gray?

Back

Stratus

Front

What is it called when stratus clouds are low enough to touch the ground?

Back

Fog

Front

What type of cloud is known for producing thunderstorms and heavy rain?

Back

Cumulonimbus

Front

What type of cloud is thin and wispy, often seen high in the sky?

Back

Cirrus

Front

What cloud type is often associated with fair weather?

Back

Cumulus

Front

What type of cloud can indicate a change in weather, often bringing rain?

Back

Nimbostratus

Front

What is the main characteristic of cumulonimbus clouds?

Back

They are tall, dense clouds that can produce severe weather.

Front

What type of cloud is typically gray and covers the sky like a blanket?

Back

Stratus