II. Direction: Identify the type of cloud described in the following statements. 8. What are the thick, dark clouds that cover the sky at low to middle altitudes and bring continuous, steady precipitation? 9. What type of cloud is often associated with fair weather and has a fluffy, white appearance? 10. Which type of cloud is characterized by a uniform layer or sheet covering the sky, often resulting in overcast conditions? 11. What are the towering clouds with extensive vertical development, often associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and lightning? 12. Which type of cloud is thin and wispy, composed of ice crystals, and typically found at high altitudes? 13. What are the mid-altitude clouds that appear as gray or blue-gray sheets covering the sky and often precede storm systems? 14. What type of cloud is characterized by rounded masses or rolls and often appears in clusters or patches at mid-altitudes? 15. Which cloud type is low-altitude and forms in layers or patches with a mix of cumulus and stratus characteristics?
Answer (1)
8 - Nimbostratus – Thick, dark clouds at low to middle altitudes that bring continuous, steady precipitation.9 - Cumulus – Fluffy, white clouds often associated with fair weather.10 - Stratus – Clouds characterized by a uniform layer or sheet covering the sky, often resulting in overcast conditions.11 - Cumulonimbus – Towering clouds with extensive vertical development, often associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and lightning.12 - Cirrus – Thin, wispy clouds composed of ice crystals, typically found at high altitudes.13 - Altostratus – Mid-altitude clouds that appear as gray or blue-gray sheets, often preceding storm systems.14 - Altocumulus – Mid-altitude clouds characterized by rounded masses or rolls, often appearing in clusters or patches.15 - Stratocumulus – Low-altitude clouds that form in layers or patches with a mix of cumulus and stratus characteristics.
