Types of Clouds

Front

During which part of the water cycle do clouds form?

Back

condensation

Front

What type of cloud is shown? (Options: cumulus, cirrus, stratus, altostratus)

Back

cumulus

Front

Cumulus clouds usually mean ...

Back

fair weather (nice)

Front

These clouds are responsible for thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes.

Back

cumulonimbus

Front

What type of clouds are low in the sky, flat-looking, and can cover most of the sky? Options: Cirrus, Cumulonimbus, Cumulus, Stratus

Back

Stratus

Front

These puffy clouds can resemble cotton balls. They usually mean fair/clear weather.

Back

Cumulus

Front

What type of cloud is shown? Options: cumulus, cirrus, stratus, nimbostratus

Back

cirrus

Front

Which tool measures air pressure? Options: barometer, hygrometer, rain gauge, anemometer

Back

barometer

Front

Type of cloud seen here? What would air pressure be like? Options: cirrus, low, cirrus, high, cumulonimbus, high, cumulonimbus, low

Back

cumulonimbus, low

Front

Which cloud is high in the atmosphere and contains ice crystals? It also shows a chance of precipitation in a few days.

Back

cirrus