5.e.1.1 clouds

On a hot summer day, cumulus clouds grow taller and darker. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

• clear skies

• a hurricane

• a thunderstorm

• several snowy days

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

On a hot summer afternoon, the wind speed increases and large dark clouds begin to form. Which weather conditions are most likely to occur?

• clear skies

• low winds

• freezing rain

• thunderstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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This type of cloud is thin and flat, and the edges are not clearly defined

• cirrus cloud
• cumulus cloud
• stratus cloud
• cumulonimbus cloud

This type of cloud is thick and puffy on top, and generally flat on the bottom. It has well-defined edges and can change shape rapidly.

• cumulus cloud
• stratus cloud
• cirrus cloud
• cloud 9

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Nimbostratus and cumulonimbus clouds can signal what type of upcoming weather?

• fair skies
• hot, sunny weather
• windy weather
• rainy weather

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What cloud is this?

• cumulus 
• stratus 
• cirrus
• cumulonimbus

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which type of cloud does not typically produce precipitation?

• cumulus

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulonimbus

On a hot summer day, cumulus clouds grow taller and darker. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

• clear skies

• a hurricane

• a thunderstorm

• several snowy days

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

During recess, Max observed mostly Cirrus clouds in the sky. Which describes the weather conditions he can most likely expect to see for the next two hours?

• fair

• rainy

• snowy

• windy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5