Clouds

Front

What makes up all clouds?

Back

condensed water and dust

Front

What causes precipitation?

Back

water droplets in clouds getting too heavy

Front

What should you put outside to find out how much rain you actually get?

Back

a rain gauge

Front

What are the three main types of clouds?

Back

cirrus, cumulus, and stratus

Front

Which of the following describes cirrus clouds?

Back

They are made mostly of ice crystals and appear to be wispy.

Front

Which term best describes the cloud cover in the sky pictured below? Options: partly cloudy, overcast, mostly cloudy, rainy

Back

partly cloudy

Front

What does "nimbo" mean when added to a cloud name?

Back

that precipitation is falling from a cloud

Front

What must occur before clouds can form?

Back

Water vapor must lose heat energy.

Front

Students report that the sky in their area has mostly cirrus clouds. What are most likely the weather conditions in the area?

Back

fair

Front

What type of cloud will tell you that snow MAY be coming in a few days?

Back

cirrostratus