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Weather Review-Cloud
Clouds
Question | Answer |
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Cumulus | flat bottom, puffy clouds often seen on fair days |
Cumulonimbus | flat botom, puffy gray clouds often shaped like anvils that bring thunderstorms |
Cirrus | high wispy, or feather-like, clouds that are made of ice crystals |
Stratus | layered or blanket-like clouds found at middle to low elevations |
Nimbostratus | gray layered or blanket-like clouds that often bring long periods of precipitation |
fog | a low-lying stratus cloud that touches the ground |
cirro- | the prefix for high elevation clouds |
alto- | the prefix for middle elevation clouds |
strato- | the prefix for low lying clouds |