Clouds

Use these flashcards to sort the three basic cloud types and their characteristics.

6 cards | Total Attempts: 189 | Created by srpayne | Last updated: Sep 16, 2015 | Total Attempts: 189

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These Clouds Are A Low, Gray Layer Cloud That Covers Most Or All Of The Entire Sky. They Often Look Like A Layer Of Fog That Was Lifted Off The Ground.

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These clouds are a low, gray layer cloud that covers most or all of the entire sky. They often look like a layer of fog that was lifted off the ground.	Stratus
These are thin clouds at a high altitude that have a tendency to elongate, or spread out.	Cirrus
These are fluffy, shape forming clouds that have a base and then extend upwards from that base.	Cumulus
What type of cloud is in this picture?	Cirrus
What type of cloud is in this picture?	Cumulus
What type of cloud is in this picture?	Stratus