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Cloud Classification & Identification Guide

Learn to identify & classify clouds with prefixes such as Cirr-, Alto-, Strato-, Nimb- & understand combo clouds with examples like Stratocumulus & Cirrocumulus in this comprehensive guide. Utilize a blank sheet of SNB paper to jot down quick reviews and practice.

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Cloud Classification & Identification Guide

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  1. Name that Cloud! Find a blank sheet of SNB paper Number the paper 1-8, skipping one line in between

  2. Quick Review (jot into SNBs) • Prefixes used for clouds • Cirr- high • Alto- mid • Strato- low • Nimb- precipitating (rain, snow, etc.)

  3. Review- “Combo” clouds • “combo” cloud is a cloud that has characteristics of two different cloud types • Examples: • Stratocumulus (layered AND puffy; low altitude) • Cirrocumulus (feathery AND puffy; high alt. )

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  5. http://gpc.edu/~pgore/Earth&Space/images.html

  6. http://www.met.tamu.edu/class/Metr304/Severedir/

  7. http://en.wikipedia.org

  8. Hint- it’s a mid-level cloud

  9. Hint- It’s a “combo” cloud

  10. Combo Cloud #2

  11. Answers • Cirrus • Stratus / Nimbostratus • Stratus / Stratocumulus • Cumulus • Cumulonimbus • Altocumulus • Stratocumulus • Cirrocumulus

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