Clouds and Atmosphere

Which clouds are the lowest in the atmosphere and indicate a light drizzle may be on its way?

• Cumulus 

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Clouds are visible because water droplets and ice crystals...

• reflect light

• absorb light

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which type of cloud is shown in this picture?

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which layer is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

• mesosphere

Fluffy, white clouds that usually indicate fair weather are called...

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

Which type of cloud is shown in this picture?

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Smooth, gray clouds that cover the whole sky (blanket) are called...

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Clouds are found at various levels within the...

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

• mesosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of cloud is shown in this picture?

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of cloud forms so high in the atmosphere that its made of ice crystals?

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Cirrus