How Do Clouds Get Their Names

How Do Clouds Get Their Names?

Clouds are given different names based on their shape and their height in the sky. Some clouds are puffy like cotton while others are grey and uniform. Some clouds are near the ground, while others are near the top of the troposphere.

How do clouds get named?

According to his system, clouds are given Latin names corresponding to their appearance — layered or convective— and their altitude. Clouds are also categorized based on whether they are precipitating. Layered clouds are much wider than they are tall.

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