Types of clouds, identification, photos

Types of Clouds Photo Image Identification

Photos of Clouds: There are 10 types of major clouds

Nimbostratus.
Cumulus.
Stratus.
Stratocumulus.
Alto Cumulus.
Alto Stratus.
Cumulonimbus.
Cirrus.
Cirrocumulus.
Cirrostratus.

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Nimbostratus Photo

Nimbostratus

Nimbo = Rain
Stratus = layer, sheet

Identification

Appearance: Dark
Type: Low level cloud

Characteristics

It is a multilevel cloud.
Known for continuous rain without thunderstorms.

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Cumulus Photo

Cumulus

Cumulus clouds are one of the most beautiful clouds with open blue sky.

Identification

Appearance: White
Looks like: Heap of cotton
Type: Low level cloud.

Characteristics

No rains.

Image 01:

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Keywords:

Nimbostratus. Cumulus. Stratus. Stratocumulus. Alto Cumulus. Alto Stratus. Cumulonimbus. Cirrus. Cirrocumulus.

Multiple choice questions

Question 01. Which is responsible for cyclone?

(a). Stratus.
(b). Nimbostratus.
(c). Cirrus.
(d). Cumulonimbus.

Answer: Cumulonimbus is responsible for cyclone.

Question 02. Which is known for creating halo around the celestial bodies?

(a). Stratus.
(b). Cirro-stratus.
(c). Cirrus.
(d). All of the above.

Answer: Cirro-stratus is known for creating halo around th celestial bodies.

Question 03. Which is the low level cloud?

(a). Cumulus.
(b). Cirrus.
(c). Stratus.
(d). None of the above.

Answer: Stratus is low level cloud.

Question 04. What is pannus?

(a). Small and separated part of a main cloud.
(b). Stream of rain.
(c). Thin layer of gas.
(d). None of the above.

Answer: Option a.

Question 05. Which one is the headquarter of IMD?

(a). New Delhi.
(b). Mumbai.
(c). Lucknow.
(d). Bangalore.

Answer: The headquarter of IMD is New Delhi.

References

WMO, edition (2017). Cloud Identification Guide, International Cloud Atlas.
Paul D.V., Rudolf V.W., and Cintia C.H. (2010). Automated CB and TCU detection using radar and satellite data: from research to application.
Gadsden M. & Parviainen P. (2006). Observing Noctilucent Clouds. ISGA. p. 9.
Cloud Classifications. National Weather Service.
Clouds: Species and Varieties (2010). University of Minnesota.
World Meteorological Organization, edition (1975). Features, International Cloud Atlas. pp. 22–24. ISBN 92-63-10407-7.
Cumulonimbus Incus. USRA. 2009.
Montmessin F. (2013). Clouds in the terrestrial planets.
WMO, edition (2017). Definitions, International Cloud Atlas.
Barrett, E.C. and Grant, C.K. (1976). The identification of cloud types in LANDSAT MSS images. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.