Types Of Clouds Worksheet. Clouds get their names in two ways. Worksheet will open in a new window.
Clouds And Name What They Mean. A cloud is a visible accumulation of minute droplets of wate, ice crystals, or both, suspended in the air. These kinds of clouds you often see are cumulus [KYOOmyuh lus], stratus [STRAT us], and cirrus [Sir us].
All in all, there are ten fundamental types of clouds.
One way is by where they are found in the sky.
FREE types of cloud worksheets will help your child learn the differences between clouds. What's the term for clouds that look like fluffy cotton balls? These clouds form in flat sheets, so they aren't as thick as the other types of clouds.