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by where they form in the atmosphere and their shape- ombudsman
Howard noted that there are three basic shapes to clouds:
- heaps of separated cloud masses with flat bottoms and cauliflower tops, which he named cumulus (Latin for heap);
- layers of cloud much wider than they are thick, like a blanket or a mattress, which he named stratus (Latin for layer);
- wispy curls, like a child's hair, which he called cirrus (Latin for curl).
To clouds generating precipitation, he gave the name nimbus (Latin for rain).
Clouds are found in three layers in the lower atmosphere. Thus, with four types of clouds and three layers, we come up with 12 major cloud types that have evolved from Howard's pioneering work.
- Heaps:Cumulus family
- Fair weather cumulus
- Swelling cumulus
- Cumulus congestus
- Layers: Stratus family
- Stratus
- altostratus
- cirrostratus
- Layered Heaps
- stratocumulus
- altocumulus
- cirrocumulus
- Precipitating clouds
- cumulonimbus
- cirrus
- nimbostratus
What else can I help you with?
What shape are clouds?
Clouds dont actually have a specific shape. Their shape is formed by wind currents in the sky.
What do Lenticular clouds look like?
Sean loves Kristine. Sean may well love Kristine, but I hope that she is not the same shape as a lenticular cloud, which is the classic flying saucer shape.
What clouds cover the sky and are layered?
Layered or stratified clouds are stratus clouds. These types of clouds are low-lying gray clouds that sit under 6,000 feet.
What are white puffy clouds with flat bottoms called?
The clouds that are puffy masses formed by vertically rising air are commonly known as thunderheads. These clouds, with the scientific name of cumulonimbus, may produce severe weather such as lightning, hail, and even tornadoes.
Clouds that grow vertically with rising air inside are?
these clouds are known as "thunderheads."
How are clouds grouped?
by shape and altitude (: Clouds are grouped by shape and altitude.
What shape are clouds?
Clouds dont actually have a specific shape. Their shape is formed by wind currents in the sky.
Who named the clouds and how were they named?
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Clouds are named by their shape color and density.?
false
What shape are stratus clouds?
cloud shape
Are clouds are named by their shape color and density?
Clouds are mainly classified by their shape and altitude as determined by the International Cloud Atlas. The primary cloud types include cirrus, cumulus, stratus, and nimbus, with variations based on these characteristics. Clouds can appear to have different colors due to the way they interact with sunlight, and density can give an indication of the cloud's weather potential.
How often do clouds change shape?
Constantly.
Are clouds classified by their size and shape?
altitude
Are clouds named for their shape color and density?
Yes, clouds are typically classified based on their shape, color, and density. Their shapes can be categorized as cumulus, stratus, or cirrus, among others, which reflect their form and formation processes. Color can indicate their density and moisture content; for example, darker clouds usually suggest more moisture and the potential for precipitation. Overall, these characteristics help meteorologists classify and predict weather patterns.
Are clouds always the same shape?
they are never the same shape and keep changing constantly.
How do scientists classify clouds?
Height, Precipitation, and Shape
Why do clouds change their shape?
because the wind moves them
