Meteorology and Types of clouds!✨ Flashcards
What is meteorology?
Meteorology is the study of the weather.
Who are meteorologists?
Someone who studies about weather
What do meteorologists do?
One of the main tasks of meteorologists is to measure and all the feature of weather everyday.
How to record the weather?
Many expensive and complicated instruments are needed to accurately record the weather, but you can get a good idea of what conditions are like by observing(looking around) and using simple equipment.
Describe stratus clouds
Low, grey, shapeless clouds that form in layers.
Describe Cumulonimbus clouds
Huge, towering clouds that often give showers and cause thunderstorms.
Describe cumulus clouds
Dome shaped clouds with dark, flat base.
Describe cirrus clouds
High clouds that are wispy, light and feather-like.
What is climatology?
Climatology is the study of climate.
Who are climatologists?
Someone who studies about the climate.
