VISUAL WEATHER RECOGNITION

Cloud Identification Challenge

See the entire sky for context and a close view of the cloud at the same time. Choose a reasonable cloud classification from what the image shows.

24 ORIGINAL TRAINING SCENES

Look wide, then inspect the details.

Every scene keeps the horizon visible so apparent height, scale, and weather context are not lost.
Each question pairs the complete scene with a magnified view of the cloud being classified.
Choose one reasonable label. Intentionally ambiguous transition cases accept either of two classifications.
If another answer is also reasonable, the review explains the additional accepted classification after you answer.

10 clouds randomly drawn from 24 No repeats within a quiz. No timer. Score shown as correct out of 10 and percentage.

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CLOUD CLASSIFICATION

What could this cloud be?

Cloud1 / 10 Correct0 Group—

Complete sky

Cloud close-up

CHOOSE ONE REASONABLE ANSWER

Select one cloud type

Transition scenes accept either reasonable classification.

QUIZ COMPLETE

Your cloud-identification score

Scoring…

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Training images—not live weather observations

The original scenes in this activity were generated specifically for visual-recognition practice and then individually reviewed and classified. Real clouds evolve continuously, viewing angle changes their appearance, and a still image may not provide cloud-base height or motion. That is why selected transition cases accept more than one label.

Classification guidance: PHAK Chapter 12 basic cloud types and official FAA Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.