Types of Clouds :)

How do cumulus clouds form?

• They form from rising warm air that cools and condenses.

• They form from falling cold air that warms and evaporates.

• They form from stagnant air that remains unchanged.

• They form from the collision of cold and warm fronts.

What are the characteristics of stratus clouds?

• They are high-altitude clouds that bring thunderstorms.

• They are the closest to the ground, layer-like, bring light and continuous rain or snow, and cover most of the sky.

• They are fluffy and white, indicating fair weather.

• They are dark and thick, often associated with severe weather.

How can cloud types help in weather forecasting?

• They have no impact on weather predictions.

• Different cloud types indicate different weather conditions, helping meteorologists predict weather changes.

• Cloud types only affect temperature, not weather conditions.

• Cloud types are irrelevant to meteorology.

What does the term 'nimbus' refer to in meteorology?

• Cloud type

• Rain

• Wind speed

• Temperature

What does the presence of cirrus clouds in the sky usually signify?

• It indicates that a storm is imminent.

• It often signifies that fair weather is expected, but can also indicate a change in weather.

• It means that the temperature will drop significantly.

• It suggests that heavy rain is on the way.

What type of cloud is characterized by a fluffy, white appearance and often indicates fair weather?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbostratus

Which type of cloud is associated with severe weather conditions such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes?

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbostratus

What are the main types of clouds classified in meteorology?

• Cumulus, stratus, cirrus, and nimbus.

• Cumulonimbus, altostratus, stratocumulus, and cirrostratus.

• Fog, mist, haze, and smoke.

• Thunderstorm, hurricane, tornado, and blizzard.

What is the difference between stratus and cumulus clouds?

• Stratus clouds are flat and layered, while cumulus clouds are puffy and white.

• Stratus clouds are dark and stormy, while cumulus clouds are thin and wispy.

• Stratus clouds are high-altitude clouds, while cumulus clouds are low-altitude clouds.

• Stratus clouds are formed from ice crystals, while cumulus clouds are formed from water vapor.

What type of cloud is often mistaken for fog but is actually a cloud?

• Cumulus clouds

• Stratus clouds

• Cirrus clouds

• Nimbostratus clouds