Types of Clouds

Front

How do clouds form?

Back

Water vapor in the atmosphere cools and condenses to become tiny liquid water droplets in the atmosphere.

Front

What type of clouds are low in the sky, look soft and fluffy, and mean fair weather?

Back

Cumulus clouds.

Front

What type of clouds are thick, cover the sky, and usually bring rain or snow?

Back

Stratus clouds.

Front

During which part of the water cycle do clouds form?

Back

Condensation.

Front

What type of cloud is fluffy and white, often seen on sunny days?

Back

Cumulus.

Front

What are the high, thin clouds that look like wisps?

Back

Cirrus clouds.

Front

What type of cloud is gray and covers the sky like a blanket?

Back

Stratus clouds.

Front

What happens to water vapor when it cools in the atmosphere?

Back

It condenses to form tiny liquid water droplets.

Front

What is the process called when water changes from a gas to a liquid?

Back

Condensation.

Front

What type of cloud is often associated with thunderstorms?

Back

Cumulonimbus clouds.