Clouds

Which clouds form near the ground?

• Fog

• Cirrocumulus

• Nimbostratus 

• Altocumulus 

Nimbus is a prefix that means...

• fair

• rain

• sun

• snow

The phase change from water vapor to liquid water is known as:

• evaporation

• precipitation

• condensation

• sublimation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Thunderstorm clouds that produce precipitation, thunder, and lighting are called_____ clouds

• nimbostratus

• cumulonimbus

• cumulus

• stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of cloud is fog an example of?

• Nimbus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of cloud is this?

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

• Stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which cloud is this?

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

• cirrus

• stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

These clouds are puffy and white and sometimes appear to have a flat bottom.

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

• cirrus

• stratus

Which cloud forms layers in the sky?

• stratus

• cumulus

• cirrus

• cumulonimbus

Which type of cloud is known for its thin, wispy appearance and is often found at high altitudes?

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Nimbostratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6