Types Of Clouds

Have you ever looked up at the sky and seen fluffy, white shapes floating above? Those are clouds! Clouds come in many different types, each with its own special look and weather. Let’s learn about three main types of clouds: cumulus, stratus, and cirrus.

Cumulus clouds are the big, puffy clouds that look like cotton balls. They are white and often seen on sunny days. These clouds can be fun to watch because they sometimes form shapes that look like animals, faces, or other objects. Cumulus clouds usually mean nice weather, but if they grow very tall, they can bring rain showers.

Stratus clouds are like a gray blanket covering the sky. They are flat and can make the sky look gloomy and overcast. Stratus clouds often bring light rain or drizzle. On foggy days, the clouds are so low that they touch the ground, making it hard to see very far.

Cirrus clouds are high up in the sky and look thin and wispy, like feathers. They are made of ice crystals because they form where the air is very cold. Cirrus clouds are usually white and often mean that the weather is going to change soon. They don’t bring rain themselves, but they can be a sign that rain or snow is on the way.

So, the next time you look up at the sky, see if you can spot these different types of clouds. Remember, cumulus clouds are puffy, stratus clouds are flat and gray, and cirrus clouds are high and wispy. Happy cloud watching!

some Vocabularies from the passage

Visible masses of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.

  • Forms or outlines of objects.

Being suspended in the air or water.

Not the same as another; distinct.

 Categories or kinds of things

  •  Distinctive or unique.

The atmospheric conditions at a particular place and time, including temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation.

To acquire knowledge or skills through study or experience.

Large, puffy clouds with a flat base, often seen in fair weather.

Flat, gray clouds that cover the sky like a blanket and often bring light rain or drizzle.

  • Thin, wispy clouds found high in the sky, made of ice crystals.
  •  Soft and round in shape, like a pillow or cloud.

 A soft, fluffy material, often used to describe the appearance of cumulus clouds.

Round objects; in this context, it describes the round, fluffy shapes of cumulus clouds.

Bright with sunlight.

  •  Living organisms that move and consume organic material.

The front part of a person’s head; used metaphorically for shapes seen in clouds.

 Items that can be seen and touched.

Under normal circumstances; most of the time.

Pleasant or enjoyable.

 Of great height.

To cause something to happen or occur.

Water droplets that fall from clouds to the Earth’s surface.

 Short periods of rain.

A color between black and white; often describes overcast skies

A large piece of soft fabric; metaphorically used to describe the appearance of stratus clouds covering the sky.

Placing something over something else to protect or conceal it.

 

Dark or poorly lit, often creating a feeling of sadness.

Covered with clouds; no direct sunlight.

Light rain consisting of very small droplets.

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