Earth Science Digital Image Library - Cirrus Clouds
Earth Science Digital Image Library - Cirrus Clouds
Grade Levels
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Course, Subject
Science and Technology and Engineering Education, Science
Topic
Weather
Description
The most common forms of high-level clouds are thin and often wispy cirrus clouds. Typically found at heights greater than 20,000 feet. Cirrus clouds generally occur in fair weather and point in the direction of air movement at their elevation.
Location
Gardiner, Ulster County, New York
Credits
With support from the Center for Applied Technologies in Education, The Earth Science Digital Image Library is an initiative authored by Russell Agostaro, Newburgh Enlarged City School District, Newburgh, New York.
Description
The Earth Science Digital Image Library is an archive of quality digital images for teacher and/or student reference in their studies of Earth Science. For additional information about the image, please click on a link below:
