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Clouds!. Miss Appleman Clouds 2 nd Grade Science. Click the sun to begin!. All Different Types!. Cirrus. Cirrocumulus . Altostratus. Altocumulus. Middle Clouds. Cirrostratus. High Clouds. Click on a text or picture to learn more about them!. Stratus. Stratocumulus.
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Clouds! Miss Appleman Clouds 2nd Grade Science Click the sun to begin!
All Different Types! Cirrus Cirrocumulus Altostratus Altocumulus Middle Clouds Cirrostratus High Clouds Click on a text or picture to learn more about them! Stratus Stratocumulus Click the sun to take the quiz! Nimbostratus Low Clouds
Nimbostratus • Dark gray • Sometimes cover whole sky • Bad weather! Click the sun to return to the main slide
Stratocumulus • Low, lumpy, gray • Drizzle usually comes from these clouds Click the sun to return to the main slide
Cirrostratus • Sheet like, thin clouds • Usually cover entire sky • Usually come about 12-24 hours before rain or snow • Sun or moon can shine through these Click the sun to return to the main slide
Cirrocumulus • Small, rounded, puffs • Usually in long rows • Usually white or grayish • Usually seen in winter time • Means fair weather, but cold! Click the sun to return to the main slide
Altocumulus • Grayish/White color • Usually in groups • Thunderstorms come soon after these clouds! Click the sun to return to the main slide
Altostratus • Usually covers the whole sky • Blue or white tint • Sun may shine through, but be fuzzy Click the sun to return to the main slide
Cirrus Clouds • Most common high cloud • Predict good weather • Wispy clouds blown in high winds into long steamers • Composed of ice Click the sun to return to the main slide
Stratus Clouds • Sometimes grayish • Usually cover entire sky • Light mist or drizzle sometimes comes from these clouds Click the sun to return to the main slide
Cumulus Clouds • White, fluffy clouds • Bottom of the cloud is flat • Top of the clouds is round • If they get too big they can become thunderstorm clouds Click the sun to return to the main slide
Question 1 • What type of cloud means it is VERY bad weather? • Cirrus Clouds • Stratus Clouds • Nimbostratus Clouds
Close! • Cirrus Clouds actually predict good weather! Try again, almost there! Click the sun to return to the quiz
Almost • So close! Stratus clouds only have a light mist sometimes! Click the sun to return to the quiz
Correct! • Nimbostratus clouds form when there is VERY bad weather! Click to view the next slide!
Way to go! • You finished! Now click the picture below to return to the first page!