why are there multiple types of clouds and what classifies them as such?

Answer 1

There are multiple types of clouds because not all clouds are made the same way. The weather and climate is different everywhere at different times of day and seasons, so the way the clouds are being made can be different, too.

Clouds are divided into two general categories: layered and convective. These are named stratus clouds and cumulus clouds. These two cloud types are divided into four more groups that distinguish the cloud's altitude. Clouds are classified by the cloud base height not the cloud top.

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Answer 2

Its because different clouds are differnt kinds of weather such as (rain,and snow).

Answer 3

There are multiple clouds becos all clouds are not rain bearing.The major varieties are cirrus clouds,nimbus clouds,stratus clouds,cumulus clouds.of these four NIMBUS clouds cause heavy rainfall.The rest absorb moisture causing condensation.