Cumulus Clouds

Cumulus [cum•u•lus] The word cumulus is a Latin

word which means “heap” or “pile.”
Cumulus Clouds
Cumulus Clouds are named for the way that they look in the
sky. When you see cumulus clouds, they will be white puffy
clouds that are piled up in the sky. Usually they are found in
the lower or middle part of the atmosphere on a nice day. They
might remind you of a cotton ball floating in the sky. These
clouds are good for cloud watching . . . if you use your
imagination they may turn into interesting shapes. Stratus
clouds usually mean that the weather will be nice.

Remember: The word cumulus means “heap” or “pile.”

Cumulus Cloud Picture 1

Can you see how a cumulus

cloud looks fluffy and white, like a
cotton ball?
Cumulus Cloud Picture 2
Use your imagination. What do you think
this cumulus cloud looks like?
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Don’t you think that cumulus clouds are cool?
They can form into interesting “heaps” or “piles.”
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Remember, the word cumulus means “heap” or
“pile.” Cumulus clouds get their name because
they form into big and fluffy heaps or piles.