Clouds Test 25-26

Eli was outside during a thunderstorm and saw a flash of lightning in the sky. Which of the following cloud types was most likely present?

• cirrus

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Savannah is learning about clouds in her science class. She wants to know how scientists group different types of clouds. Which best explains how clouds are classified?

• by the elevation at which they are found

• by the amount of dust particles in the cloud

• by the temperature at which the cloud formed

Hunter is planning a picnic and wants to know if it might rain later in the day. Why is it important for Rohan 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.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

While watching a thunderstorm, Alena notices large hailstones falling from the sky. She wonders which type of cloud is most likely responsible for producing hail. Which cloud type is the most likely to produce hail?

• stratocumulus

• cumulonimbus

• cirrocumulus

Hatteras is walking outside early in the morning and notices a thick layer of clouds close to the ground, making it hard to see far ahead. Which type of clouds are called fog when they are near the ground?

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulus

Blake looks at the clouds in the sky and decides that he does not need to take his umbrella with him today. Which clouds did Blake most likely see in the sky?

• cirrus

• nimbostratus

• cumulonimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Evanne is planning a picnic and notices some large, towering clouds in the sky. Which best explains why it is important for Evanne to be able to identify cumulonimbus clouds?

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause mild showers.

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms.

• Cumulonimbus clouds form near Earth’s surface, causing fog.

• Cumulonimbus clouds form when the temperature is below freezing.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Natalie is planning a picnic and wants to know if it might rain. She looks up at the sky and sees different types of clouds. Which clouds indicate precipitation?

• cirrus

• stratus

• nimbus

• cumulus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

During recess, Easton observed mostly cirrus clouds in the sky. Which describes the weather conditions he can most likely expect to see for the next two hours?

• fair

• rainy

• snowy

• windy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A group of friends are on a camping trip and notice high, feathery clouds in the sky while setting up their tents. Which student’s conclusion is most reasonable?

• Anita says the feathery clouds are rain clouds, and it will rain in the next few hours.

• Stacy says the feathery clouds will remain stationary and bring no rain over the next few days.

• Tyree says high clouds mean skies are clearing, and there will be sunny skies the next few days.

• John says high clouds mean a front is coming and will bring clouds and rain in the next few days.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5