cloud types and their differences Flashcards
1
Q
stratus
A
layer like appearance cover a large area
2
Q
cumulus
A
thick puffy billowing masses tall anvil shaped heads
3
Q
cirrus
A
thin wispy and streak like consist of ice particles rather than water droplets
4
Q
differences
A
distinguish by looking at the altitude differences - cumulus and stratus occur closest to earth while cirrus occurs higher in the atmosphere
