Clouds are categorised according to height and shape. The
different categories of clouds are then given names based on Latin words, eg.: nimbus clouds
bring rain, stratus clouds appear as layers... You can read the different types and characteristics in this information sheet.
Knowledge about cloud formation and typology is very important for reading the synoptic chart symbols.
A synoptic chart is any map that summarises atmospheric conditions over a wide area at a given time. It displays
information on temperature, precipitation, wind speed and direction,
atmospheric pressure and cloud coverage.
In this link, you can do a quick revision of British climates. And now... let's practice!
