Types of Clouds

Front

What part of the water cycle do clouds form?

Back

Condensation

Front

What type of cloud is fog an example of?

Back

Stratus

Front

What type of cloud is low in the sky, soft, fluffy, and has a flat base?

Back

Cumulus

Front

What are the highest clouds in the sky that look wispy and white?

Back

Cirrus

Front

What is the name of the cloud that is sometimes called a thunderhead and brings heavy rain?

Back

Cumulonimbus

Front

What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds?

Back

Condensation

Front

What type of cloud is typically associated with fair weather and has a puffy appearance?

Back

Cumulus

Front

Which cloud type is known for covering the sky in a gray layer and often brings light rain?

Back

Stratus

Front

What type of cloud is characterized by its towering structure and is associated with thunderstorms?

Back

Cumulonimbus

Front

What type of cloud is thin, wispy, and often indicates good weather?

Back

Cirrus