1. Clouds

2. Clouds Clouds form in air that is relatively high in humidity.
Warm air holds more water vapor.
Clouds can be an indicator of the weather.

3. Cumulus clouds Cumulus: Puffy clouds that indicate clear weather.
Rarely has rain
Means – to heap

4. Stratus clouds Form low in the atmosphere Cover the entire sky
Light drizzle may fall
Layered clouds

5. Cirrus clouds Form high in the atmosphere Made of ice crystals
Wispy – called mare’s or horse’s tail
Not a rain producer

6. Cumulonimbus clouds Nimbo or nimbus: rain
Thunderheads that can reach thousands of feet in the sky
Heavy rains, thunderstorms and hail may occur

7. Nimbostratus clouds
Rain/Snow clouds
Cover the sky
All day rain/snow

8. Altocumulus clouds Alto: middle Middle cumulous clouds
Not a rain producer

9. Clouds

10. Clouds Clouds have helped people predict the weather
There are many different types of clouds
Clouds are made of condensed water droplets or ice crystals