Question

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Answer the following (any 2)
What is a cloud? Write its types?



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Answer 1

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Three types of clouds

Clouds form in three basic patterns: Cirrus, from cirro, meaning curly or fibrous. Stratus, from strato, suggesting sheets or layers. Cumulus, from cumulo, indicating heaped or piled.

Answer 2

Answer:

A cloud is a collection of water vapour and fine particles at a greater height in the sky formed due to the process of condensation. According to international classification, clouds are divided into three main types based on their altitudes above sea level:

1. High clouds: The clouds which are at the height of 7000 to 14000m and contains ice particles are known as high clouds. They include Cirrus, Cirrocumulus and Cirrostratus clouds.
2. Medium clouds: These clouds have a general altitude of 2000 to 7000 metres. They comprise alto-stratus and alto-cumulus clouds.
3. Low clouds: These are at an altitude of fewer than 2000 metres. They are divided into five types.

• Strato-cumulus
• Stratus clouds
• Nimbostratus clouds
• Cumulus clouds
• Cumulonimbus clouds