Clouds and Atmosphere

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals

• cumulus cloud

• stratus cloud

• cirrus cloud

• cumulonimbus cloud

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

They are highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather.

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

These clouds are the closest to the ground. Their name means layer- or sheet like. They bring rain or snow and cover most of the sky. 

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cumulus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• fog

• hail

• rain

• snow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• cirrus

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

• fog

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• dry

• foggy

• humid

• stormy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5