Question

Differentiate between cumulus clouds and cumulonimbus clouds.

Answer 1

S.No	Cumulus clouds	Cumulonimbus clouds
1	Cumulus clouds are formed due to the vertical flow of air.	When the vertical flow increases, the cumulus clouds gradually transform into cumulonimbus clouds.
2	Cumulus clouds appear huge and are dome-shaped.	Cumulonimbus clouds appear like huge mountains and have an anvil-shaped top portion.
3	These clouds are grey in colour and are responsible for fair and pleasant weather.	These are dark-coloured clouds that cause thunder and lighting.
4	These clouds are also called ‘fair weather clouds’.	These clouds are also known as ‘thunderheads’.