1. Clouds 1

2. Clouds and Weather Prediction2

3. Learner Expectations
Atmosphere: Conditions/Data/Predict The learner will be able to predict weather conditions based on an analysis of atmospheric data. 3

4. When water vapor in the air becomes liquid water or ice crystals.
How do clouds form?
When water vapor in the air becomes liquid water or ice crystals. 4

5. A cloud in contact with the ground.
FOG
A cloud in contact with the ground. 5

6. layers of low, grey clouds that bring light snow, rain, or drizzle.
STRATUS
layers of low, grey clouds that bring light snow, rain, or drizzle. 6

7. NIMBOSTRATUS
Thicker layer than stratus clouds that completely block out the sun. They cause steady rain or snow. 7

8. White and puffy clouds that usually mean good weather.
CUMULUS
White and puffy clouds that usually mean good weather. 8

9. CUMULONIMBUS
Dark, towering clouds that are also called “thunderheads”. These clouds produce heavy rain, thunder, and lightening. 9

10. CIRRUS
Thin, featherlike clouds that are made of ice crystals high in the atmosphere. Usually means a change in the weather is coming. 10