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What are the 3 differences between cumulus and stratus clouds?
The three main differences between cumulus and stratus clouds are their appearance, altitude in the sky, and the type of weather they are associated with. Cumulus clouds are fluffy and puffy with distinct edges, found at lower altitudes, and often indicate fair weather. Stratus clouds are flat and layered, found at higher altitudes, and are associated with overcast or rainy conditions.
Is the cloud Stratus high low or middle?
usually low and darker. a good rule of thumb is the nastier and more threatening clouds look then the worse the weather will be.
What kind of weather does stratus clouds bring?
Stratus clouds bring, small amounts of rain. I may be wrong but I have a test on Clouds tomorrow so I should know. And for you information stratus clouds look like a long, fluffy, blanket, and are usually are gray. So when you see stratus clouds you MAY have rain. Like I said I can't promise you that every stratus cloud will bring little rain. So if you'll be walking on a day stratus clouds will be out, bring a umbrella, just in case. Date 9/4/12
What are cirrus status and cumulus clouds?
I'm guessing that you meant to type "stratus". Stratus clouds are the lowest forming cloud in the atmosphere (even fog is a type of stratus). They can produce light precipitation. Also those little "pieces" of cloud that you see sometimes are a type of stratus known as stratus fractus. Cumulus form mid-troposphere. And the cumulus family consists of cumulus humilis, mediocris, and congestus. Cumulonimbus are in the cumulus family and consist of such formations as cumulonimbus calvus, cumulonimbus with pileus, cumulonimbus capillitus, and cumulonimbus incus. Cirrus clouds are those "thin and wispy" looking clouds way up in the troposphere. They are the highest cloud formation.
What is the most common type of cloud?
Probably cumulus pronounced as it is spelled- Cum- You-Luss. these are normally fat and spread out clouds. Cumulonimbus, howver are thunderheads or heavy Rain clouds associated with thunderstorms. In Weather talk Nimbus by itself means rain or is associated with rain- Nimbo-stratus- high level rain cloud. etc.
What type weather is associated with a warm front?
precipitation over a large area with stratus cloudsstormy clouds
Which is a type of clouds that creates a flat gray sky?
Stratus clouds are low-lying clouds that often appear gray and can cover the sky like a blanket. They are associated with overcast or gloomy weather conditions.
What are the 3 differences between cumulus and stratus clouds?
The three main differences between cumulus and stratus clouds are their appearance, altitude in the sky, and the type of weather they are associated with. Cumulus clouds are fluffy and puffy with distinct edges, found at lower altitudes, and often indicate fair weather. Stratus clouds are flat and layered, found at higher altitudes, and are associated with overcast or rainy conditions.
What is the lowest floating type of cloud?
The lowest floating type of cloud is known as stratus clouds. They typically form close to the ground and appear as a blanket of gray or white clouds covering the sky. Stratus clouds are often associated with overcast or foggy weather.
Beside tornadoes what type of weather does status clouds bring?
You mean stratus clouds? Stratus clouds can bring rain but not tornadoes.
Is the cloud Stratus high low or middle?
usually low and darker. a good rule of thumb is the nastier and more threatening clouds look then the worse the weather will be.
What type of weather does a stratus cloud have?
Stratus clouds typically bring overcast or gray skies with steady, light precipitation like drizzle or light snow. They can create a gloomy and dull atmosphere, although they are generally not associated with severe weather conditions.
What kind of weather does stratus clouds bring?
Stratus clouds bring, small amounts of rain. I may be wrong but I have a test on Clouds tomorrow so I should know. And for you information stratus clouds look like a long, fluffy, blanket, and are usually are gray. So when you see stratus clouds you MAY have rain. Like I said I can't promise you that every stratus cloud will bring little rain. So if you'll be walking on a day stratus clouds will be out, bring a umbrella, just in case. Date 9/4/12
What are cirrus status and cumulus clouds?
I'm guessing that you meant to type "stratus". Stratus clouds are the lowest forming cloud in the atmosphere (even fog is a type of stratus). They can produce light precipitation. Also those little "pieces" of cloud that you see sometimes are a type of stratus known as stratus fractus. Cumulus form mid-troposphere. And the cumulus family consists of cumulus humilis, mediocris, and congestus. Cumulonimbus are in the cumulus family and consist of such formations as cumulonimbus calvus, cumulonimbus with pileus, cumulonimbus capillitus, and cumulonimbus incus. Cirrus clouds are those "thin and wispy" looking clouds way up in the troposphere. They are the highest cloud formation.
Which is a type of clouds that creates a uniform flat gray sky?
Stratus
What type of clouds bring drizzling?
stratus clouds
What type of weather is associated with cirromulus clouds?
how high does the cirrocumulus go
