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The term nimbus refers to a rain cloud. The prefix "nimbus" tells you the cloud is raining, or capable of producing rain.
Colby Leffler
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Which term means rainy cloud?
Nimbostratus clouds derive their name from the latin word nimbus, which means "rainy cloud" and stratus, which means "to cover with a layer".
What clouds are thick and rainy?
Cumulonimbus clouds
What clouds cause Gloomy rainy days?
Stratus clouds.
Weather associated with cirrus clouds?
Well rainy
What weather does nimbus clouds occur?
rainy days
Why is the colour of clouds black in rainy seasons?
There are two things due to which some rain clouds are appear dark in rainy season. First of all, these clouds are very dense means full of water vapour and rain drops as a result, it is more difficult for sunlight to pass these clouds. Plus, there is more absorption of light on its way through the cloud, because it covers a long path before coming out the bottom of the cloud.
What percent of the sun's heat can clouds absorb on a rainy day?
32
What steps of water cycle cause rainy weather conditions?
the clouds
High pressure areas tend to have more clouds and rainy weather?
No. Clouds and rain are associated with low-pressure areas.
What kind of weather is associated with cyclones?
thunder storms rainy weather clouds
Can you see a shadow on a cloudy or rainy day?
no because the sun was blocked by clouds
Why are there no stars on a rainy night?
Rainy clouds are very dark, so it kind of covers the sky so you can't see the stars. However in reality the stars remain where the are. They're just not visible due to the dark clouds.
