Clouds (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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2 essential elements for cloud formation
2 essential elements for cloud formation
Water vapour & cooling to dew point temp
Condensation nuclei definition
Condensation nuclei definition
Tiny solid particles water vapour condenses onto
Dew point temperature
Dew point temperature
Temp at which water vapour condenses into droplets
Cirrus family altitude & composition
Cirrus family altitude & composition
Above 7 km; entirely ice crystals
Alto family altitude range
Alto family altitude range
Between 3 km and 7 km above ground
Latin meaning of 'Cumulus'
Latin meaning of 'Cumulus'
Heap or pile
Latin meaning of 'Stratus'
Latin meaning of 'Stratus'
Layer
Latin meaning of 'Nimbus'
Latin meaning of 'Nimbus'
Rain
Two main rain-producing clouds
Two main rain-producing clouds
Nimbostratus and Cumulonimbus
Cumulonimbus weather conditions
Cumulonimbus weather conditions
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, hail, flash flooding