Clouds and Atmospheric Regions Quiz

What are the four core types of clouds as classified by Luke Howard?

• Cirrus, Cumulus, Stratus, Nimbus

• Cumulonimbus, Altocumulus, Cirrostratus, Stratocumulus

• Stratus, Altostratus, Cirrus, Cumulonimbus

• Altostratus, Stratocumulus, Nimbostratus, Cirrostratus

What does the Latin word 'cirro' mean?

• Layer

• Rain

• Curl of hair

• Heap

Which type of cloud is generally associated with rain?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

What is the typical base altitude range for low clouds?

• 20,000 to 25,000 feet

• 13,000 to 20,000 feet

• 6,500 to 13,000 feet

• Surface to 6,500 feet

In which region do high clouds occur at altitudes of 20,000 to 60,000 feet?

• Temperate Region

• Polar Region

• Tropical Region

• Sub-Tropical Region

What is the primary characteristic of cumulo-form clouds?

• Vertical motion or thermal uplift

• Hair-like structure

• Layered appearance

• Diffuse edges

Which cloud type is described as looking like white fluffy cotton balls?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

What happens to the jet stream as winter progresses?

• It remains stationary

• It shifts toward the poles

• It disappears

• It shifts toward the equator

What is the main factor that causes the base of cumulus clouds to be higher in the southwest United States during summer?

• Lack of thermal uplift

• High humidity in the lower atmosphere

• Dryness of the lower atmosphere

• Presence of a warm front

What is the traditional division line between the Polar and Temperate Regions in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Arctic Circle

• Equator

• Tropic of Capricorn