stratus clouds
What do stratus clouds look like?
Gray and flat
What do nimbostratus clouds look like?
Thick and dark gray
What do stratus and nimbostratus clouds have in common?
Both are gray clouds that can cover the sky.
What do altostratus clouds look like?
Gray or blue-gray sheets of clouds.
What type of weather do stratus clouds bring?
Cloudy weather and light drizzle
What type of weather do nimbostratus clouds bring?
Steady rain or snow
Which cloud usually brings steady rain or snow?
Nimbostratus clouds.
At what altitude do stratus clouds form?
Low in the sky
Do nimbostratus clouds block the sunlight?
Yes, they block most sunlight
Which cloud is thinner and looks like a blanket?
Stratus clouds.
Are stratus clouds thick or spread out like a blanket?
Spread out like a blanket
At what altitude do nimbostratus clouds form?
Mostly at middle levels, but they can extend lower or higher
Which cloud is more likely to bring light drizzle?
Stratus clouds.
Can stratus clouds block sunlight?
Yes, they can block sunlight
Do nimbostratus clouds usually bring thunderstorms?
No, they usually bring steady rain or snow without thunder or lightning.
What is the main difference between stratus and nimbostratus clouds?
Stratus clouds often bring cloudy weather or drizzle, while nimbostratus clouds bring steady rain or snow.