clouds

clouds

You can predict the weather by looking at the clouds!

Cumulus Clouds

Cumulus clouds are the large, fluffy type of clouds. They are flat on the bottom and fluffy on top.

Cumulus Clouds

These clouds are associated with calm, mild , fair weather.

Cumulonimbus Clouds

When cumulus clouds grow tall and dark, they become cumulonimbus clouds.

Cumulonimbus Clouds

Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with bringing severe weather including high winds, hail, and thunderstorms.

Cirrus Clouds

Cirrus clouds are delicate, feathery clouds that are made mostly of ice crystals.

Cirrus Clouds

Cirrus clouds are usually associated with fair weather. They often indicate that rain or snow will fall within several hours.

Stratus Clouds

Stratus clouds are smooth, gray clouds that cover the whole sky. They block out direct sunlight.

Stratus Clouds

Light rain and drizzle are usually associated with stratus clouds.

Multiple Choice

Which type of clouds are associated with fair weather?

• Stratus clouds

• Cumulonimbus clouds

• Cumulus clouds

Multiple Choice

What type of clouds are fluffy and white with flat bottoms?

• Stratus Clouds

• Cirrus Clouds

• Cumulus Clouds

Multiple Choice

Which type of clouds cover the whole sky and block out direct sunlight?

• Stratus clouds

• Cumulonimbus clouds

• Cirrus clouds

Multiple Choice

Which clouds are feathery?

• Stratus clouds

• cumulonimbus clouds

• cirrus clouds

Multiple Choice

Which type of clouds may bring thunderstorms?

• Cumulus clouds

• Stratus clouds

• Cumulonimbus clouds

Multiple Choice

Which type of clouds are associated with light rain and drizzle?

• Stratus clouds

• Cumulus clouds

• Cumulonimbus clouds