History of clouds
This clouds name derives from the Latin word meaning layer
What is Stratus
This fair weather cloud resembles a cotton ball
What is a cumulus cloud
This cloud has a low base and produces thunderstorms
The Latin translation for violent rain
What is Nimbus
Having a extraterrestrial appearance, This type of cloud is common to be found over mountain peaks
What is Lenticular clouds
producing fall streaks, this type of cloud is known for being thin and wispy
What is cirrus clouds
Our cloud naming system is largely based on the work of this person
Who is Luke Howard
These pouch-like sac clouds form underneath the anvil portion of a cumulonimbus cloud
What is mammatus
This high cloud is known to be a good predictor of precipitation
What is cirrostratus
These scientists defined the 4 primary groups of clouds
What is Abercromby and Hildebrandsson
Clouds like altostratus and altocumulus contain both water droplets and ice crystals in this cloud layer
What is middle-level
This dark-gray cloud is associated with producing freezing rain and continuous precipitation