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mcmcdaniel

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Describe the important characteristics of cumuliform clouds.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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List the subcategories of high-, middle- and low-cloud types.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Cumuliform clouds have substantial vertical development and occur when the air is absolutely or conditionally unstable. Vertical velocities within these clouds are commonly several meters per second, but they can achieve speeds well in excess of 50 m/sec (100 mph).

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1. High cloudscirrus, cirrostratus, and cirrocumulus
2. Middle cloudsaltostratus and altocumulus
3. Low cloudsstratus, stratocumulus, and nimbostratus


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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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