Stormy Skies Review

hOW CAN YOU TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STRATUS AND A STRATONIMBUS CLOUD?

• Stratus clouds are always dark and stormy.
• Stratonimbus clouds are only found at high altitudes.
• Stratus clouds produce thunderstorms and lightning.
• Stratus clouds are thin and light gray, while stratonimbus clouds are dark gray and bring continuous rain.

Why do stratonimbus clouds usually cause rain all day long?

• Stratonimbus clouds only produce rain during the night.
• Stratonimbus clouds are primarily composed of ice crystals.
• Stratonimbus clouds usually cause rain all day long because they are wide so they spend a long time in one area.

• Stratonimbus clouds are thin and do not hold moisture well.

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Why are tropical zones wet and humid?

• Tropical zones are wet and humid because the first rays of the sun cause high temperatures, significant evaporation, and frequent rainfall.

• Tropical zones are dry due to low temperatures.
• Tropical zones are cold and experience snowfall.
• Tropical zones have high winds and little rain

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Where do clouds come from?

• Clouds are made of dust particles in the air.
• Clouds come from the condensation of water after it evaporates from the ground.

• Clouds are formed by volcanic eruptions.
• Clouds originate from the ground due to soil moisture.

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Which climate has animals that have thick blubber or fur?

• Mild

• Polar

• Tropical

• Desert

Which climate has trees that lose their leaves in autumn?

• Temperate

• Mild

• Tropical

• Polar

Which climate has animals that hibernate in winter, come back out in spring?

• Desert

• Mild

• Temperate

• Polar

Which climate is hot in December and June?

• Mild

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Desert

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Which climate has animals that don't pant to cool off because they would lose too much water?

• Mild

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Desert

Which climate is cold in December and in June?

• Polar

• Tropical

• Mild

• Temperate

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