Cloud formations flashcards are a fun and interactive way to learn about different types of clouds. Our flashcards feature questions and answers about cloud formations, along with audio to help with pronunciation and comprehension.
Cloud formations refer to the different shapes and sizes that clouds can take in the sky. Understanding cloud formations can help us predict the weather and appreciate the beauty of the clouds around us. With our Cloud formations flashcards, you can learn about cumulus, cirrus, and stratus clouds, among others, in an engaging and educational way.
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quick facts
Clouds are made up of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that have condensed in the atmosphere.
There are many different types of clouds, including cumulus, stratus, cirrus, and nimbus.
Clouds can form at different altitudes in the sky, with some reaching as high as 70,000 feet.
Clouds are often used by meteorologists to predict the weather, as different types of clouds can indicate different types of weather conditions.
Some clouds, like cumulonimbus clouds, can produce thunderstorms, lightning, and even tornadoes.
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Cirrus
Wispy Clouds High In The Sky.
Cumulus
Puffy White Clouds.
Stratus
A Low, Gray Layer Of Clouds That Covers The Sky Like A Blanket.
Altocumulus
A Middle-level Cloud With Puffy White Or Gray Patches.
Altostratus
A Gray Cloud Layer That Often Covers The Sky.
Cirrostratus
Thin, Wispy Clouds That Cover The Sky Like A Veil.
Cirrocumulus
Small, White Puffy Clouds In Rows High In The Sky.
Stratocumulus
Low, Thick, Gray Clouds That Often Cover The Sky Like A Blanket.
Nimbostratus
A Dark, Thick, Low-lying Cloud That Brings Steady Rain Or Snow.
Cumulonimbus
A Tall, Dense, Thunderstorm Cloud.
Lenticular
A Lens-shaped Cloud.
Mammatus
Pouch-like Clouds That Hang Down From Larger Clouds.
Pileus
A Cap-like Cloud Formation On Top Of A Larger Cloud.
Kelvin-helmholtz
A Cloud Formation That Looks Like Rolling Waves In The Sky.
Arcus
A Low, Horizontal Cloud That Often Brings Storms Or Rain.
Shelf
A Ledge-like Cloud Formation That Hangs Low In The Sky.
Wall
A Thick, Long Line Of Clouds.
Roll
A Long, Tubular Cloud Formation.
Funnel
A Cloud Formation That Is Narrow At The Top And Wide At The Bottom.
