Clouds
v. to cause to grow or expand
develop
adj. wet, humid
moist
What is very common type of precipitation?
rain
adj. rotating or spinning quickly
twirling
v. to promise or indicate
spell
By what do we usually classify clouds?
By their altitude and formation
n. a tornado over water
waterspout
How does hail form in cloud layers?
Hail forms in cloud layers in twirling winds
n. something that provides protection
shelter
n. great amount of damage
big hit
Thin, feathery clouds that appear high in the sky; they are a sign that rain or snow is on the way
Cirrus Clouds
n. any form of water that falls to the Earth’s surface
precipitation
How do cold fronts move?
to the south and east
What is another type of snowfall which is a very light amount of snowfall?
a snow flurry
n. the ability to see in certain weather conditions
visibility
Tall, dark clouds that mean thunderstorms with heavy rain and strong winds
Cumulonimbus Clouds
n. distance upward from Earth
altitude
What is common type of snow phenomenon which happens a lot in the Great Lakes region of the United States?
adj. urgent or desperate
dire
They look like small cotton balls in the sky; These are also white for the most and have shades of gray
altocumulus cloulds
n. poor visibility due to snow cover and reflection of sun through clouds
whiteout
What is difference between waterspouts and tornadoes?
Waterspouts form on the surface of the water and rise up to the cloud.
Tornadoes develop in the clouds and move downward.
Natural bodies of water such as lakes and rivers cannot hold the amount of rain. Eventually, they overflow. What do we call this?
a flash flood
n. event or wonder
phenomenon