Types of Clouds
Name_____________________________
Date______________________________
1. How do clouds form?
2. What two conditions are needed for condensation to occur?
Cumulus
Three observations
about this cloud’s
condensation
to occur?
Stratus
appearance:
Three observations about this cloud’s
appearance:
What kind of weather can usually be found
with this cloud type?
What kind of weather can usually be found
with this cloud type?
Where can this cloud type be found in the
sky (high, middle, or low altitude)?
Where can this cloud type be found in the
sky (high, middle, or low altitude)?
Nimbus
Cirrus
Three observations about this cloud’s
appearance:
Three observations about this cloud’s
appearance:
What kind of weather can usually be found
with this cloud type?
What kind of weather can usually be found
with this cloud type?
Where can this cloud type be found in the
sky (high, middle, or low altitude)?
Where can this cloud type be found in the
sky (high, middle, or low altitude)?