Skys the Limit
By: Talia Leatherbury
What You Will I See
In this newspaper you will learn about clouds . You will see information as well as pictures to go with the topic.
Cirrus Clouds
Cirrus clouds are high leveled . They are also wispy clouds . Since the clouds are so high they are made of ice because, the temperature is so cold . A FUN FACT is that Cirrus means curled .
Cumulus Clouds
A Cumulus cloud is a low leveled cloud. It is usually completely WHITE. The bottom of the cloud is flat and the top of the cloud is fluffy. If you see them in the sky it means fair weather will occur. it can reach to about 2-4 km.
Stratus Clouds
A stratus cloud covers almost the entry sky. It can have a little mist or drizzle come out of it. it is a Low leveled cloud . It is usually a gray cloud. It doesn't touch the ground but it feels like it because the clouds are so low.
Cumulonimbus Clouds
This cloud is unique because it can reach the stratosphere .If it does reach this high it called a
Cumulonimbus cloud. These clouds tower on top of each other . It does not mean fair weather will occur .It usually means that a tornado or a thunder storm may occur . Storm watcher look out for these cloud these clouds later turn gray.
Altocumulus Clouds
A Altocumulus cloud is a mid level cloud . It usually mean that fair weather will occur as well. It has higher elevation then the regular cumulus cloud it can go up to 2-7 km.
Cirrocumulus Clouds
There is also a Cirrocumulus cloud and it a is a HIGH level cloud. Even though it is higher it still has fair weather . it can reach 6-8 km
Nimbostratus Clouds
A Nimbostratus cloud is a cloud that has steady precipitation on that day most of the time. It is a thick gray cloud. That is a low leveled could it only reaches to about 2-3 km.
Stratocumulus Clouds
A Stratocumulus cloud is a white cloud. It also has a low height . It also means fair weather. It looks like ripped pieces of cotton balls.
Cirrostratus Clouds
Cirrostratus Clouds are High leveled clouds. It can reach to 5-13 km . It has less of the uniform look then regular Stratus clouds. Since it's so high the cloud is thin. It is still white .
Altostratus Clouds
Altostratus clouds are low leveled clouds . This cloud can reach up to about 2-7 km. It is a uniform like cloud. It covers most of the sky.