Exploring Different Cloud Types

What is a characteristic feature of cumulus clouds?

• They are thin and wispy.

• They are fluffy and white with a flat base.

• They form in layers close to the ground.

• They are dark and bring heavy rain.

At what altitude are cirrus clouds typically found?

• Below 2,000 meters

• Between 2,000 and 6,000 meters

• Above 6,000 meters

• At ground level

What type of weather is commonly associated with cumulus clouds?

• Heavy rain and thunderstorms

• Clear and sunny weather

• Overcast skies and drizzle

• Snow and ice

How do cirrus clouds affect the weather?

• They bring heavy rain.

• They indicate fair weather but can signal a change.

• They cause thunderstorms.

• They lead to foggy conditions.

What is the primary composition of cirrus clouds?

• Water droplets

• Ice crystals

• Dust particles

• Smoke

Which weather condition is typically associated with stratus clouds?

• Thunderstorms

• Light rain or drizzle

• Clear skies

• Snowstorms

What is the typical appearance of cirrus clouds?

• Thick and dark

• Fluffy and white

• Thin and wispy

• Layered and gray

What type of weather is often associated with cirrus clouds?

• Heavy snow

• Fair weather with possible changes

• Continuous rain

• Foggy conditions

Which of the following best describes the formation of cirrus clouds?

• They form from the rapid cooling of air.

• They form from the slow lifting of a warm air mass.

• They form at high altitudes from ice crystals.

• They form from the condensation of water vapor near the ground.

What type of weather is typically associated with stratus clouds?

• Thunderstorms

• Light rain or overcast conditions

• Clear and sunny skies

• Snow and ice