Earth Science Meteorology Review

What atmospheric layer contains most of the mass of Earth's atmosphere?

• thermosphere
• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere

What do we call the temperature at which air becomes saturated?

• dew point
• saturation
• fall point
• rain

Which type of air rises faster?

• cold
• warm
• stormy
• clam

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

• Cumulus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cirrus
• Stratus

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

• dust
• water
• cloud particles
• precipitation

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• Cumulus
• Cirrus
• Stratus
• Cumulonimbus

They are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy. 

• Cirrus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cumulus 
• Stratus

what type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus
• cirrus
• stratus

what type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus
• cirrus
• stratus

what type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus
• cirrus
• stratus