Clouds and Severe Weather

Front

Clouds are made up of tiny drops of ______ or ice. The moisture in the cloud affects the weather.

Back

water

Front

They are the highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. They usually mean good weather.

Back

Cirrus

Front

This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it.

Back

Cumulonimbus

Front

These clouds are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy.

Back

Cumulus

Front

What usually causes the most damage in a hurricane?

Back

high winds and storm surges

Front

What type of cloud is shown? Options: cumulus, cirrus, stratus

Back

cirrus

Front

What type of cloud is shown? Options: cumulus, cirrus, stratus

Back

cumulus

Front

What type of cloud is shown? Options: cumulus, cirrus, stratus

Back

stratus

Front

A _______ is a rotating column of air that extends from the clouds of a thunderstorm to the ground and has winds spinning at very high speeds.

Back

tornado

Front

A ______ is a large storm that forms over warm ocean water with very strong winds that blow in a circular pattern around the center, or eye of the storm.

Back

hurricane