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Which type of cloud is associated with fair weather?
Which type of cloud is associated with fair weather?
Which type of cloud can produce hail, lightning, and thunder?
Which type of cloud can produce hail, lightning, and thunder?
Which type of cloud forms in calm, stable weather conditions?
Which type of cloud forms in calm, stable weather conditions?
Which type of cloud is made up of a mixture of water droplets and ice crystals?
Which type of cloud is made up of a mixture of water droplets and ice crystals?
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Which type of cloud is thick enough to block out the sun and usually produces continuous rain, sleet, or snow?
Which type of cloud is thick enough to block out the sun and usually produces continuous rain, sleet, or snow?
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Which type of cloud is known as thunderclouds, and can produce hail, lightning, and thunder?
Which type of cloud is known as thunderclouds, and can produce hail, lightning, and thunder?
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Which type of cloud is low-lying with a uniform grey or white color, and usually forms in calm, stable weather conditions?
Which type of cloud is low-lying with a uniform grey or white color, and usually forms in calm, stable weather conditions?
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Which type of cloud is high, see-through, and covers a large area, but doesn't produce rain?
Which type of cloud is high, see-through, and covers a large area, but doesn't produce rain?
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Which type of cloud forms large, sheets of thin cloud and often indicates change?
Which type of cloud forms large, sheets of thin cloud and often indicates change?
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Which type of cloud is small patches of cloud and is known as mackerel sky?
Which type of cloud is small patches of cloud and is known as mackerel sky?
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Study Notes
Cloud Classification
- Cirrus clouds: High, see-through, and cover a large area, but don't produce rain.
- Stratus clouds: Low-lying with a uniform grey or white color, and usually form in calm, stable weather conditions.
- Altostratus clouds: Form large, thin sheets of cloud and often indicate change in the weather.
- Cumulonimbus clouds: Also known as thunderclouds, can produce hail, lightning, and thunder.
- Altocumulus clouds: Small patches of cloud, known as mackerel sky.
- Nimbus clouds: Thick enough to block out the sun and usually produce continuous rain, sleet, or snow.
- Fair weather clouds: Associated with good weather conditions.
- Mixed clouds: Made up of a mixture of water droplets and ice crystals.
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Test your knowledge of cloud types and their characteristics with this quiz! Learn about cumulus clouds, cumulonimbus clouds, and stratus clouds, and discover how they differ in shape, weather patterns, and formation. Challenge yourself and become a cloud expert!
