ACT Aspire Science 1

There are many types of clouds. Clouds can be found at different altitudes. The altitude is the distance, in meters (m), measured from the ground to the bottom of the cloud. Stormclouds can produce rain, lightning, or both rain and lightning. All other clouds are fair-weather clouds. This table shows 4 types of clouds and some of their properties.

Look at the table. Which type of cloud can be found at the highest altitude?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

What type of cloud is described as "big and fluffy, flat at the bottom, white" and typically forms between 500 and 1,500 meters altitude?

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which cloud type is known for producing both rain and lightning?

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of cloud forms in wide, flat layers and can produce rain?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Students saw bright flashes of lighting in the sky. Based on the table, which type of cloud most likely produced the lightning? Explain your answer using information from the table.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5