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littleanan

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Why are high clouds always thin in comparison to low and middle clouds?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are the two criteria by which clouds are classified?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


AISCAMPING

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

High clouds are not always thin. Towering cumulonimbus clouds can reach great heights and are extremely thick.

Answer to Question 2

Clouds are classified based on their height and their form.


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