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clouds
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cumulus | Clouds formed at medium or low elevation. Cumulus clouds are puffy with flat bottoms. |
| Cirrus | Clouds formed at high elevations; wispy clouds usually consisting of ice crystals that signal fair weather |
| Stratus | Clouds formed at medium or low elevation; spread out layer upon layer covering a large area . |
| Cumulonimbus cloud | also called a thunderhead, is often part of thunderstorm conditions that may accompany a cold front. |