Cloud Types Flashcard

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Which clouds can bring thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, and sometimes hail?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are known for bringing severe weather conditions such as thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, and hail.

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Which type of cloud is known for its wispy appearance and high altitude?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds that form at high altitudes.

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What type of cloud is typically associated with fair weather?

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Cumulus clouds are often associated with fair weather and appear as fluffy, white clouds.

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Which type of cloud is lowest in the atmosphere?

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Stratus clouds are low-lying clouds that often cover the sky like a blanket.

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What are clouds primarily made of?

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Clouds are made of liquid water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.

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What does the term 'nimbus' indicate about a cloud?

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The term 'nimbus' indicates that the cloud is associated with rain.

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What type of cloud is often mistaken for fog but is actually a cloud?

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Stratus clouds can appear similar to fog but are classified as clouds.

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What is the main difference between cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are generally puffy and indicate fair weather, while cumulonimbus clouds are tall and associated with severe weather.

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What type of cloud is characterized by a flat base and can cover large areas?

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Stratus clouds are characterized by their flat base and can cover large areas of the sky.

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What type of cloud is often seen during a sunny day and looks like cotton balls?

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Cumulus clouds are often seen on sunny days and resemble cotton balls.