Clouds

What are clouds made of?

• Condensed water vapor

• Ice crystals

• Dust particles

• Smoke particles

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What causes water to evaporate into the atmosphere?

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Rain

• Snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How are clouds formed?

• Water vapor condenses on dust particles

• Water vapor freezes into ice crystals

• Water vapor evaporates into the atmosphere

• Water vapor turns into rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the importance of clouds?

• They indicate changes in weather

• They provide shade

• They cause rainbows

• They block sunlight

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How do meteorologists identify clouds?

• Based on altitude, color, density, shape, and degree of cover

• Based on temperature and humidity

• Based on wind speed and direction

• Based on the time of day

What are the three basic cloud types?

• Stratus, cirrus, and cumulus

• Nimbus, altostratus, and stratocumulus

• Cirrostratus, altocumulus, and nimbostratus

• Cumulonimbus, cirrocumulus, and stratocumulus

What do stratus clouds look like?

• Thin, sheet-like clouds

• Thick, billowing clouds

• Feathery white clouds

• Flat-based, domed clouds

What are cirrus clouds made of?

• Ice crystals

• Water droplets

• Dust particles

• Smoke particles

When do cumulus clouds form?

• When air is forced up rapidly

• When air is forced up slowly

• During the winter months

• During the nighttime

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What are cumulus clouds also known as?

• Fluffy clouds

• Rain clouds

• Storm clouds

• Hail clouds