Types of Clouds

Snow, rain, and hail are types of this

how are clouds classified?

• by shape and altitude
• by color and altitude

Clouds form during the process of...

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

• runoff

cirrus

• thin wispy cloud at high altitude
• a rounded cloud at low or middle altitude

Middle clouds are found ___________________.

• Below 6500 ft

• Between 6500 ft - 18,000 ft

• Above 18,000 ft

What is a person that relates the weather called.

• Weather forecaster

• Meteorologist

• Astrologist

Which type of cloud is highest in the sky?

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Cirrostratus

• Cirrocumulus

this is:

• cirrus
• cumulonimbus

Low clouds (like fog), that are thick, cover the sky, and block the sun. Usually bring rain or snow.

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

_________________ are found in Middle clouds.

• altocumulus

• Cirro-cumulus