Check your cloud chart to be sure you have the information correct:  Cirrus: description—thin, wispy (curly) shaped clouds high altitudes; indicates strong winds; indicates a change in the weather  Cumulus: description: white, puffy –Puffy clouds w/flat bottoms; form when warm air rises; indicate fair weather

Check your cloud chart to be sure you have the information correct:  Stratus: description—gray blanket like –Cover large areas; form in layers; fog is this type of cloud only it is located near the ground instead of the sky; can cover/block the sun; continuous rain comes from these clouds  Cumulonimbus: description—tall, anvil shaped clouds –Tall, puffy clouds w/flat bottoms that rise high into the air (often called anvil shape); produces thunderstorms

Types of Clouds Cirrus, Stratus, Cumulus, and, Cumulonimbus Clouds are formed by CONDENSATION.

Name this cloud: Typically found at high altitudes. Thin, wispy clouds composed of ice crystals that originate from the freezing of super cooled water droplets. generally occur in fair weather and point in the direction of air movement at their elevation.

Name this cloud:  comes from Latin, means “to spread out”.  are usually low clouds seen on an overcast day.  clouds often block out the sun.  Usually produce light to heavy continuous rain.  Fog can be considered this type of cloud. Fog

Name this cloud:  comes from Latin, “means heap or pile”.  are usually puffy with distinct edges and usually a noticeable vertical (upward) development.  Can be the beginnings of thunderstorms

Name this cloud:  Clouds usually associated with thunderstorms  Rise high into atmosphere & have an anvil shape

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