Exploring the World of Clouds

What are clouds made of?

• Cotton

• Water drops or ice pieces

• Dust and sea salt

• Smoke

What tiny particles are found in clouds besides water?

• Feathers

• Aerosols

• Leaves

• Sand

What is precipitation?

• Sunlight reflecting off clouds

• Clouds forming

• Water falling from clouds to the ground

• Clouds moving

Which is NOT a form of precipitation?

• Hail

• Fog

• Snow

• Rain

How do clouds help cool the Earth?

• By reflecting sunlight

• By changing colors

• By moving quickly

• By falling to the ground

How fast can the fastest clouds move?

• 10 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

• 200 miles per hour

• Over 100 miles per hour

What is fog?

• A type of cloud that touches the Earth's surface

• Rain that doesn't touch the ground

• A cloud that only forms at night

• Snow that melts before it lands

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What do cumulus clouds look like?

• Flat like blankets

• Wispy like cotton candy

• Fluffy like pillows

• Invisible

Which clouds are flat and blanket-like?

• Stratus

• Fog

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

What appearance do cirrus clouds have?

• Spiky

• Colorful

• Wispy

• Solid