Clouds

Front

Clouds are made up of tiny drops of ______ or ice. The moisture in the cloud affects the weather.

Back

water

Front

They are highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather.

Back

Cirrus

Front

This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it. Options: Cumulus, Cirrus, Stratus, Cumulonimbus

Back

Cumulonimbus

Front

They are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy. Options: Cirrus, Cumulonimbus, Cumulus, Stratus

Back

Cumulus

Front

Which cloud brings nice weather? Options: Cumulonimbus, Cumulus, Stratus

Back

Cumulus

Front

Low clouds (like fog), that are thick, cover the sky, and block the sun. Usually bring continuous precipitation (rain or snow).

Back

stratus

Front

What type of cloud is shown? Options: cumulus, cirrus, stratus

Back

cirrus

Front

What type of cloud is shown? Options: cumulus, cirrus, stratus

Back

cumulus

Front

When is dew most likely to form? Options: after heavy rain on a humid day, when humid air contacts cold ground, when the snow on the ground melts, during windy nights when it rains

Back

when humid air contacts cold ground

Front

During which part of the water cycle does a cloud form?

Back

condensation