Cloud Classification. Clouds are classified based on altitude and shape.
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Cloud ClassificationCloud Classification
Clouds are classified based on Clouds are classified based on altitudealtitude and and shapeshape. .
Cloud LingoCloud Lingo
Cumulus = puffy and roundedCumulus = puffy and rounded Stratus = flat and blanket-likeStratus = flat and blanket-like Cirrus = high level (above 20,000 ft.)Cirrus = high level (above 20,000 ft.)
and thin/wispyand thin/wispy Alto = middle level (6,000 - 20,000 ft.)Alto = middle level (6,000 - 20,000 ft.) Nimbus = rainNimbus = rain
What would you call a cloud that looks like a sheet at an altitude of 10,000 ft?
What would you call a puffy rain cloud?
4 Major Groups of Clouds4 Major Groups of Clouds High Clouds: above 20,000 ft.High Clouds: above 20,000 ft. Middle Clouds: between 6,000 - 20,000 ft.Middle Clouds: between 6,000 - 20,000 ft. Low Clouds: below 6,000 ft.Low Clouds: below 6,000 ft. Clouds with vertical developmentClouds with vertical development
High CloudsHigh Clouds
Composed of ice crystalsComposed of ice crystals Thin and wispyThin and wispy
Middle CloudsMiddle Clouds
Composed of water droplets and ice Composed of water droplets and ice crystalscrystals
QUIZ TIME!!!QUIZ TIME!!!Classify the following clouds…
Take out a blank sheet of paper and number it 1-15