Types of Clouds (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Four main cloud types
Four main cloud types
Cirrus, Altocumulus, Nimbostratus, Cumulonimbus
Cirrus clouds altitude range
Cirrus clouds altitude range
6,000-12,000 metres
Cirrus clouds appearance
Cirrus clouds appearance
Wispy, feathery, thin white streaks
Cirrus clouds composition
Cirrus clouds composition
Entirely ice crystals
Altocumulus clouds altitude range
Altocumulus clouds altitude range
2,000-6,000 metres
Altocumulus clouds appearance
Altocumulus clouds appearance
Puffy, rounded masses or layers
Altocumulus clouds composition
Altocumulus clouds composition
Primarily water droplets
Nimbostratus clouds altitude
Nimbostratus clouds altitude
Below 2,000 metres
Nimbostratus clouds appearance
Nimbostratus clouds appearance
Dull, grey, featureless
Meaning of 'nimbo' in clouds
Meaning of 'nimbo' in clouds
Potential to bring precipitation
Cumulonimbus vertical extent
Cumulonimbus vertical extent
Up to 15,000 metres or higher
Cumulonimbus clouds shape
Cumulonimbus clouds shape
Anvil or mushroom shape
Cumulonimbus formation mechanism
Cumulonimbus formation mechanism
Intense vertical air currents
Cumulonimbus weather phenomena
Cumulonimbus weather phenomena
Thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, hail, tornadoes