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What are the four levels of cloud heights?

High cloud, middle cloud, low cloud, and anvil heat.


You were told from a earth science teacher that lightning starts from the ground is this true?

There are many types of lightning STREAMERS that start a lightning strike. There are 3 basic places where streamers will originate from. They can come from a cloud to the ground or the ground to a cloud or from cloud to cloud. So your teacher was correct. But not always from the ground.


What do the four blocks of the periodic table have in common?

they're all cloud levels... i mean orbitals the first two rows are S cloud, the middle (transition metals) is the D cloud, the six rows on the left are the P cloud and the lanthanide series is F cloud


What are the names of four types of clouds?

CumulusThis low cloud with a typical base of below 7,000 feet isa cumulus cloud. These clouds have distinct edges, areusually white, puffy with a popcorn like appearance.They have a noticeable vertical development. Cumulusclouds can be seen isolated as in this picture or groupedtogether is clusters. The cumulus cloud as all low cloudsare most often composed of water droplets, but can canhave ice crystals in colder climates.StratusThis stratus cloud is the lowest of the low clouds. Theyappear as a grey overcast deck, but can be scattered.Because the stratus cloud is low it too has a base below7,000 feet and is made of mostly water droplets. Theindividual stratus cloud has ill-defined edges compared toother low clouds.CirrusThe high altitude cirrus cloud like the one shown here havebases above 18,000 feet. They are mostly made of icecrystals and appear wispy, thin; almost hair-like. Cirrus cloudsgenerally occur in fair weather and point in the direction of airmovement at their elevation.CumulonimbusThe cumulonimbus cloud is the tallest of all clouds. Theycan span all cloud layers and extend to 60,000 feet. Theseclouds can produce lightning, thunder, heavy rains, strongwinds, and tornadoes. Cumulonimbus clouds usually havelarge anvil-shaped tops because of the stronger winds atthose higher levels of the atmosphere. For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section indicated below.


What is the basic difference between a cloud and fog?

Clouds are formed high in the atmosphere and consist of tiny water droplets or ice crystals, while fog is a cloud that forms near the ground when the air close to the surface becomes saturated with moisture. Fog reduces visibility and is typically denser than clouds.

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How many families are there in a symphony?

There are four basic families in a symphony: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.


Is a stratus cloud part of the cloud families?

Yes


What are all the cloud names?

There are three families of clouds. The families are cirrus, cumulus, and stratus. Types of clouds in the cloud families are: cirrocumulus, cirrostratus, altostratus, altocumulus, nimbostratus, stratocumulus, and cumulonimbus.


The three basic cloud forms are?

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How many categories of music instruents are found in the orchestra?

The different sections of the orchestra break down into four basic families: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.


What actors and actresses appeared in Four Families - 1960?

The cast of Four Families - 1960 includes: Margaret Mead as herself


What is a four letter word for an obscuring cloud?

Haze.


What is am associative property?

They are basic fact families . hope I helped you:]


Can you give me more information on cloud computing white papers?

Cloud computing papers are papers that give the basic definition of cloud computing and explain it. Cloud computing is just a way that involves connectivity to the internet.


What are the four basic types of blood?

The four basic blood types are A, B, AB, and O.


Which is better South Carolina or North Carolina?

North and South carolina are similar families South Carolina always Italian basic. North Carolina families Irish basic. Thanks Scott


Is it free to use cloud computing for businesses?

The basic Cloud package is free. They offer upgrade packages at different rates. It really depends on the needs of your business. For most small business needs the basic package is adequate.