Moisture, Clouds, and Precipitation

Mark looks at the clouds in the sky and decides that he does not need to take his umbrella with him today. Which clouds did Mark most likely see in the sky?

• cirrus

• nimbostratus

• cumulonimbus

• stratus

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Why is it important to know the different types of clouds?

• Clouds can indicate the time of day that it is.

• Clouds can indicate the type of weather that will occur.

• Clouds can indicate the temperature of different layers of the atmosphere.

• Clouds can indicate the temperature.

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If the temperature is 30°F from the atmosphere to the ground, which form will precipitation most likely be?

• fog

• hail

• rain

• snow

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Which type of cloud is most often visible during fair weather?

• altostratus

• cirrus

• cumulonimbus

• stratus

Which type of weather is usually associated with a cumulus cloud?

• fair

• humid

• foggy

• stormy

Dexter saw lightning. Which of the following cloud types was most likely present?

• cirrus

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

• fog

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Which best describes the weather condition in which clouds touch the surface of Earth?

• dry

• foggy

• humid

• stormy

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Students report that the sky in their area has mostly cirrus clouds. What are most likely the weather conditions in the area?

• rainy

• cold

• windy

• fair

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Monica notices white, wispy, thin clouds, high in the atmosphere. Which type of weather is most likely taking place?

• foggy, overcast conditions

• light rainy weather

• fair, pleasant weather

• thunderstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When are you MOST LIKELY to see white cumulus clouds?

• on a foggy day

• on a rainy day

• before a thunderstorm

• on a sunny day

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