Assignment - Infographics - 115

Objective

Create a visual reference infographic in Canva that identifies the main types of clouds, how high they form, what they look like, and what weather they indicate.

Instructions

Clouds to Include

Show at least six cloud types. Use an altitude scale on the side of your infographic (ground level to 12,000 meters) and place each cloud at its correct height.

High clouds (above 6,000 m):

• Cirrus - Thin, wispy, white streaks. Made of ice crystals. Often indicates fair weather but can signal an approaching weather front.
• Cirrostratus - Thin white sheet covering the sky. Often produces a halo around the sun or moon. Rain or snow may follow within 12-24 hours.

Middle clouds (2,000-6,000 m):

• Altocumulus - Grey or white patches arranged in waves or ripples. Can indicate unsettled weather.
• Altostratus - Uniform grey or blue-grey sheet. Sun appears as if through frosted glass. Often brings continuous rain.

Low clouds (below 2,000 m):

• Stratus - Low, grey, flat sheet covering the sky like fog. Brings drizzle or light rain.
• Nimbostratus - Dark, thick, grey sheet. Brings steady, prolonged rain or snow.

Clouds with vertical development:

• Cumulus - Puffy, white, flat-bottomed clouds. Indicate fair weather when small. Grow taller in warm, unstable air.
• Cumulonimbus - Tall, dark, anvil-shaped storm clouds. Bring heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and hail. The most dramatic cloud type.

Design in Canva

• Draw a sky scene with an altitude scale on the left side.
• Place each cloud type at its correct altitude.
• Label each cloud with name, altitude range, and two-word weather indicator (e.g., “fair weather,” “heavy rain,” “approaching storm”).
• Use grey tones for rain-bearing clouds, white for fair-weather clouds.

Required Elements

• At least 6 cloud types, correctly placed on an altitude scale.
• Name, altitude, and weather indicator for each.
• Visual illustration of each cloud type.
• Title: “Types of Clouds and What They Mean.”