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Does rain come from a sweating cloud?

No. Rain comes from clouds, but the clouds do not sweat. Clouds are made of water droplets, ice crystals, or a combination of the two. Rain falls when ice crystals grow inside a cloud, melt, and fall to the ground.


What does generally clouds mean?

Clouds form when water starts to condense, so clouds eventually grow until they rain themselves to death-clouds mean rain.


Do bird eggs grow?

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Mango seeds grow when sufficient moisture and nutrients enter the seed. This triggers a response inside the seed which begins the growing process.


What are low flying clouds called?

A boat on the water is a great place to watch clouds. It's also a pleasant way to pass the time when you are bored. It can also save you and your family from being caught in a sudden thunderstorm. A skipper knows to always check the weather forecast before leaving the dock, but sometimes weather changes happen very rapidly. You can "keep a weather eye" by watching clouds and paying attention to changes in the wind and the seas.When I first started to learn about clouds, I found all the names confusing and hard to remember. So I developed my own system for classifying clouds. (If you have your own system, let us know and we'll put it up here.)First you need to identify clouds by their shape. There are actually ten different types of clouds, but for now we'll concentrate on two basic shapes. The first type looks like spoonfuls of marshmallow cream or cool whip (cool whip = cumulus). These are Cumulus clouds and they are puffy. Cumulus clouds can look like animals or people. The other shape of clouds is pretty flat and straight - your plain old white bread clouds (straight = stratus). Stratus clouds are flat (like bread) and can be layered or thin and wispy.Cumulus means "heap, a pile, an accumulation"I remember cumulus because they remind me of cool whip.Stratus means "spread out, flatten, cover with a layer"Flat and straight = stratusNimbus means "rainy cloud". Nimbus clouds can be either cumulus (puffy) or stratus (flat).That part's pretty easy. The other thing you need to know is the height of the clouds. There are three catagories of heights:Cloud GroupCloud HeightCloud TypesHigh Clouds = CirrusAbove 18,000 feetCirrusCirrostratusCirrocumulusMiddle Clouds = Alto6,500 feet to 18,000 feetAltostratusAltocumulusLow Clouds = StratusUp to 6,500 feetStratusStratocumulusNimbostratusand then there are clouds that can grow from low to high:Clouds with vertical growthCumulusCumulonimbusNames of specific types of clouds are created by combining the name of the cloud's shape with the name of the cloud's height.Cirros (high) or Cirro can be used with cumulus (heap, puffy) to indicate a cirrocumulus or high, puffy cloud. It can also be used with stratus(flat, layered) as in cirrostratus to indicate a high, flat or layered cloud.Alto can also be used with cumulus and stratus to indicate altocumulus and altostratus which are middle altitude puffy clouds and middle altitude flat or layered clouds respectively.Nimbo or nimbus might be used with cumulusor stratus to indicate a cloud formation that is producing rain. These clouds could be eithercumulonimbus which would be a puffy, vertically-rising rain cloud or nimbostratuswhich would be a sheet or flat-looking rain cloud.Then there's stratusstratus - low (stratus) and flat (stratus) - but since that is redundent, we just call them stratus. (I just made that up.)High clouds above 18,000 feet are cirrus clouds.Cirrus clouds are the most common of the high clouds. They are composed of ice and consist of long, thin, wispy streamers. Cirrus clouds are usually white and predict fair weather. Sometimes called mares tails, they stream with the wind. By watching the movement of cirrus clouds you can tell from which direction weather is approaching. The appearance of cirrus clouds usually indicates that a change in weather will occur within 24 hours.Cirrostratus are sheetlike, thin clouds that usually cover the entire sky. The sun or moon can shine through Cirrostratus clouds. Cirrostratus clouds usually come 12-24 hours before a rain or snow storm.Cirrocumulus are small, rounded puffs that usually appear in long rows. They are usually white, but sometimes appear gray. Cirrocumulus are usually seen in the winter and indicate fair, but cold, weather. In the tropics, they may indicate an approaching hurricane.Medium high clouds occupy altitudes of 6,500 feet to 18,000 feet. These clouds are called alto clouds. Alto clouds are used to predict weather changes in 6 to 12 hours.An Altostratus cloud usually covers the whole sky. The cloud looks gray or blue-gray. The sun or moon may shine through an Altostratus cloud, but will appear hazy. An altostratus cloud usually forms ahead of storms with continuous rain or snow.Altocumulus clouds are grayish-white with one part of the cloud darker than the other. Altocumulus clouds usually form in groups. If you see Altocumulus clouds on a warm, sticky morning, be prepared for thunderstorms by late afternoon.Low clouds, called stratus clouds, are at altitudes up to 6,500 feet. These clouds form a solid sheet or layer of cloud mass.Stratus clouds are uniform gray in color and almost cover the entire sky. Light mist or drizzle is sometimes associated with Stratus clouds. A Stratus cloud touching the ground is fog.Stratocumulus clouds are low, puffy and gray. Most form in rows with blue sky visible in between. Rain rarely occurs with Stratocumulus clouds, however, they can turn into Nimbostratus.Nimbostratus clouds are dark gray with a ragged base. Rain or snow is associated with Nimbostratus clouds.Clouds with vertical growthVertically developing clouds are the Cumulus(puffy) type. These small, lumpy clouds are low "fair weather" clouds. However, as they develop vertically (up) they may go from small, fair weather clouds to large, boiling, vertically-growing monsters called cumulonimbus.Cumulonimbusare generally known as thunderstorm clouds. High winds will flatten the top of the cloud into an anvil-like shape. Cumulonimbus are associated with heavy rain, snow, hail, lightning, and tornadoes. The anvil usually points in the direction the storm is moving.If you still can't remember all of the cloud names and formations, you can always watch the clouds for two things that indicate a high probability of a storm:A "lowering ceiling": This means that the height of the stratus (flat) clouds gets lower and lower. As the ceiling lowers you will see clouds in the following order:CirrusCirrostratusAltostratusStratusNimbostratus - storm clouds!If you see this happening, calmly tell the skipper "I believe we should head back now because I have observed increasingly lower cloud formations from cirrostratus to altostratus to stratus - and you know what THAT means!" (Right!)Watch for cumulus (puffy) clouds that start to rapidly develop vertically (up) to become cumulonimbus thunderstorm clouds. On hot and humid days, these storms occur over water as the radiant heat from the land absorbs moisture from nearby water and rises to produce thunderheads.This is an example of a cumulus cloud that is growing vertically (up). The bottom of the cloud is made of water droplets and the top is made of ice crystals. The cloud may be described as "boiling" but not because it's hot. Parts of the cloud roll in a circular motion, much like boiling water.A thunderstorm could develop very quickly.To sum it up; flat clouds getting lower or puffy clouds getting higher - keep your eye out for a storm.Other things to look for that indicate an approaching weather change:Weather changes generally come from the west/southwest so scan the sky with your weather eye, especially to the west.A sudden drop in temperature and change in the wind (increasing winds and/or seas) often means that a storm is near.If you have a barometer on your boat check it every two to three hours. A rapid drop in pressure means a storm is approaching.IF A STORM IS NEAR… The Most Important Thing for you to do is PUT ON YOUR LIFE JACKET. Stay low in the boat so you don't become a lightning rod! Help the skipper by maintaining a watch for other boats and floating stuff in the water and by fastening down loose gear, hatches and ports.

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How are clouds of vertical development different from the other three families of clouds?

Clouds of vertical development, like cumulonimbus clouds, grow vertically as a result of strong updrafts and can produce thunderstorms and severe weather. The other three families of clouds - cirrus, stratus, and cumulus - are generally horizontal in structure and do not grow vertically like clouds of vertical development.


How did cumulus clouds get there name?

cumulus= to gather or grow cumulus clouds are growing vapor in a rising thermal english translation = Accumulate


What cloud type marks the developing stage of a thunderstorm?

The cloud type that marks the developing stage of a thunderstorm is cumulus clouds. These clouds are tall and puffy, and can grow vertically into cumulonimbus clouds, which are associated with thunderstorms.


Do cumulus clouds produce snow?

Cumulus clouds are typically associated with fair weather, but they can produce snow if the clouds grow vertically enough to reach cold enough temperatures in the atmosphere where water droplets freeze and fall as snowflakes. This is more common in cumulonimbus clouds, which are larger and more vertically developed versions of cumulus clouds.


What is the weather when cumulos clouds appear?

Cumulus clouds cause fair weather, but cumulonimbus on the other hand don't, they cause thunderstorms and severe weather. Cumulus clouds can occur on fair weather days because of areas of rising and sinking air from the surface. This is typical of a conditionally stable atmosphere. Cumulonimbus clouds are the result of frontal lifting, allowing air rising to tap into atmospheric energy and therefore allowing the air to rise on its own without further frontal lifting required.


If you see a cumulus clouds in the sky what type of weather are you most likely to have?

Cumulus clouds usually indicate fair weather. They are generally associated with fine weather conditions, although they can grow vertically and develop into cumulonimbus clouds, which may bring thunderstorms.


Which clouds does rain form in?

Rain forms in cumulonimbus clouds, which are large, dense, and vertically developed clouds that are associated with thunderstorms and heavy precipitation. These clouds have strong updrafts that can lift water droplets high into the atmosphere where they can grow in size and eventually fall as rain.


What clouds have the greatest turbulence?

Cumulonimbus clouds are known to have the greatest turbulence, as they can grow vertically to great heights and can produce severe weather conditions such as thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes. The strong updrafts and downdrafts within cumulonimbus clouds create a lot of turbulence, making flying through them challenging for aircraft.


What does cumulus produce?

Cumulus clouds typically produce fair weather, consisting of fluffy white clouds with a flat base. They indicate stable atmospheric conditions and are often associated with light winds and dry weather. When cumulus clouds grow vertically and develop into cumulonimbus clouds, they can produce thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.


How big is cumulonimbus?

Cumulonimbus clouds can grow to be very large, extending vertically up to 50,000 feet or more into the atmosphere. They can also spread out horizontally to be several miles in width.


Cumulus a type of clouds?

Yes, cumulus clouds are puffy, white clouds with a flat base, often resembling cotton balls. They typically indicate fair weather when they are isolated or scattered, but can develop into larger storm clouds if they grow vertically.


Does rain come from a sweating cloud?

No. Rain comes from clouds, but the clouds do not sweat. Clouds are made of water droplets, ice crystals, or a combination of the two. Rain falls when ice crystals grow inside a cloud, melt, and fall to the ground.