Types of Clouds

Front

What type of clouds are fluffy white clouds that look like cotton balls and bring good, fair weather?

Back

Cumulus clouds.

Front

What type of clouds are typically low-lying and cover the sky in a uniform gray color, often bringing light rain?

Back

Stratus clouds.

Front

What weather phenomena are associated with cumulonimbus clouds?

Back

Thunderstorms and hail.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

Which types of clouds are associated with fair weather?

Back

Cumulus and Cirrus clouds.

Front

What type of clouds are thin, wispy clouds that are high in the atmosphere and often indicate fair weather?

Back

Cirrus clouds.

Front

What are the main characteristics of cumulus clouds?

Back

Fluffy, white, and often associated with fair weather.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What type of cloud is known for its ability to produce severe weather, including thunderstorms?

Back

Cumulonimbus clouds.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the typical appearance of stratus clouds?

Back

They appear as a uniform gray layer covering the sky.

Front

What type of clouds can indicate a change in weather, often signaling an approaching storm?

Back

Cumulonimbus clouds.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What are the differences between cumulus and cirrus clouds?

Back

Cumulus clouds are fluffy and indicate fair weather, while cirrus clouds are thin and wispy, often indicating fair weather but can also signal a change.