Precipitation & Clouds

Precipitation & Clouds

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Science

5th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of cloud often indicates that a storm is on the way? Options: cirrus, cumulonimbus, cumulus, stratus

Back

cumulonimbus

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Clouds that form very near the ground are called _______________.

Back

fog

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which two conditions are required for cloud formation? Options: high humidity & warm temperatures, high humidity & cool temperatures, warm temperatures & the presence of particles, cool temperatures & the presence of particles

Back

cool temperatures & the presence of particles

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Clouds are formed by the process of ______________________.

Back

condensation

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

For snow to fall, the air temperature must be what? Options: Above 0 degrees celsius, Below 0 degrees celsius, Freezing, Warmer at the ground than high in the air

Back

Freezing

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What kind of precipitation is formed when water falls from the clouds and lands on the ground as liquid water? Options: Hail, Sleet, Rain, Snow

Back

Rain

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is sleet formed?

Back

Snowflakes fall and are melted a bit by warm air near the ground.

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