clouds

Front

Why is it important to identify cumulonimbus clouds?

Back

Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms.

Front

A class observes high, feathery clouds during their data collection. Which student's conclusion is most reasonable?

Back

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

Front

Which type of clouds produces hail? Options: cirrus, cumulus, stratus, cumulonimbus

Back

cumulonimbus

Front

Which do nimbostratus clouds most often produce?

Back

rain

Front

Which type of cloud is most often visible during fair weather?

Back

cirrus

Front

Which type of cloud is most often associated with days of light, continual rain? Options: cirrus, stratus, cumulus, cumulonimbus

Back

stratus

Front

Which type of instrument is used to determine the amount of precipitation for an area? Options: rain gauge, barometer, thermometer, wind vane

Back

rain gauge

Front

On a hot summer afternoon, the wind speed increases and large dark clouds begin to form. Which weather conditions are most likely to occur?

Back

thunderstorms

Front

Why will Sandy have to wait to see cirrus clouds when there's a low pressure system?

Back

because low pressure systems generally bring rainy weather.

Front

Blake's afternoon baseball game should start soon, but he is worried that it will be canceled due to the weather. The sky is overcast with cumulonimbus clouds. What will most likely happen to Blake's baseball game?

Back

It will be postponed until evening because there will be an afternoon thunderstorm.