Exit Ticket - Clouds

Front

What type of cloud is characterized by a fluffy, white appearance and often indicates fair weather?

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Cumulus

Front

What type of cloud is known for its towering structure and is associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus

Front

What does the prefix 'strato-' or the suffix '-stratus' indicate about a cloud?

Back

It means layered, spread out, or sheet-like.

Front

Which of the following is a type of condensation nuclei?

Back

Dust, ice, and smoke are types of condensation nuclei.

Front

What type of cloud is typically gray and covers the sky like a blanket, often bringing light rain?

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Stratus

Front

What type of cloud is thin and wispy, often found at high altitudes?

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Cirrus

Front

What is the primary role of condensation nuclei in cloud formation?

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They provide a surface for water vapor to condense upon, forming clouds.

Front

What type of cloud is often associated with stable weather conditions and little to no precipitation?

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Stratus

Front

What type of cloud is often described as 'heaped' or 'puffy'?

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Cumulus

Front

What is the significance of the term 'nimbus' in cloud classification?

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It indicates that the cloud is associated with precipitation.