Clouds Practice Quiz

Where do clouds form?

• In air that is low in humidity

• In air that is high in humidity

• In air that is very dry

• In air that is very hot

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Why does warm air hold more water vapor than cold air?

• Because it is more dense

• Because it is less dense

• Because it is colder

• Because it is heavier

What can clouds indicate?

• The time of day

• The weather

• The season

• The temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How are clouds classified?

• By their color

• By their size

• By their location in the sky and their shape

• By their speed

Who came up with the names for clouds using Latin words?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Luke Howard

• Galileo Galilei

What type of weather do cumulus clouds usually indicate?

• Stormy weather

• Fair weather

• Snowy weather

• Windy weather

What does the word "cumulus" mean?

• Flat

• Rain

• Heap

• Cloud

What strategy is suggested for estimating the height of cumulus clouds?

• Use a ruler

• Use a fist/thumb/pinky finger

• Use a measuring tape

• Use a compass

What is the meaning of the word "stratus"?

• Cloud

• Layer

• Blanket

• Sky

What effect do stratus clouds have on the sky?

• They make it sunny

• They create an overcast sky

• They make it clear

• They create a stormy sky