Clouds and Weather Quiz

What type of weather is commonly associated with cumulonimbus clouds?

• Clear and sunny

• Light drizzle

• Thunderstorms

• Snow

Stratus clouds are typically associated with which type of weather?

• Heavy rainfall

• Sunny with no precipitation

• Cloudy or foggy with possible light rain or drizzle

• Hailstorms

Which cloud type is known for its fluffy, cotton-like appearance?

• Stratus

• Stratocumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cumulus

How can we predict the weather?

• By observing the grass

• measurement instruments and technology

• By the phases of the moon

• Predicting weather is not possible

What are Santa Ana winds and why are they dangerous?

• Warm, moist winds that cause heavy rainfall

• Cold, dry winds that bring snowstorms

• Hot, dry winds that can cause wildfires

• Gentle sea breezes that are not bad

What kind of weather is along the equator?

• Cold

• Temperate

• Warm

• Hot

What does climate mean?

• The condition of the atmosphere right now

• The average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

• The study of weather patterns

• The prediction of future weather

What is weather?

• The average temperature and precipitation over a long period

• The condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time (right now)

• The study of atmospheric conditions

• The effect of the sun's energy on the earth

What does extreme weather mean?

• Usual weather conditions

• Predictable weather patterns

• Severe or unusual weather conditions

• The study of weather forecasts

What is precipitation?

• The process of water evaporating into the atmosphere

• The release of water from plants into the atmosphere

• Any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches the ground

• The measurement of atmospheric pressure