1. Match each cloud type to the letter best pertaining to its characteristics cirrostratus lenticular nimbostratus cirrocumulus mammatus cumulus humilis cirrus cumulonimbus A. usually forms and disperses within 40 minutes B. associated with steady precipitation C. baglike; hangs on the undersides of a cloud D. has a distinctive anvil top E. exhibits "mare's tails" F. may be confused with UFOS G. has fish scale-like small clouds H. halos may form

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1. Match each cloud type to the letter best pertaining to its characteristics
cirrostratus
lenticular
nimbostratus
cirrocumulus
mammatus
cumulus humilis
cirrus
cumulonimbus
A. usually forms and disperses within 40 minutes
B. associated with steady precipitation
C. baglike; hangs on the undersides of a cloud
D. has a distinctive anvil top
E. exhibits "mare's tails"
F. may be confused with UFOS
G. has fish scale-like small clouds
H. halos may form
Transcribed Image Text:1. Match each cloud type to the letter best pertaining to its characteristics cirrostratus lenticular nimbostratus cirrocumulus mammatus cumulus humilis cirrus cumulonimbus A. usually forms and disperses within 40 minutes B. associated with steady precipitation C. baglike; hangs on the undersides of a cloud D. has a distinctive anvil top E. exhibits "mare's tails" F. may be confused with UFOS G. has fish scale-like small clouds H. halos may form
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