clouds and weather tools

what type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus

• cirrus

• stratus

• nimbostratus

How do clouds form?

• Liquid water is heated and evaporates and becomes water vapor in the atmosphere.

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

• Tiny liquid water droplets float upwards and gather together in the atmosphere to form a cloud.

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The picture shows what type of cloud? 

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

What kind of clouds are most likely to produce thunderstorms?

• cumulonimbus

• cirrus

• cumulus

• stratus

Which weather tool is used to measure rainfall?

• Sling Psychrometer

• Thermometer

• Rain Gauge

• Anemometer

What type of cloud is this?

• cirrus

• cumulus

• stratus

• fog

What type of weather conditions are associated with stratus clouds?

• partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures

• cloudy skies, cool temperatures, and a good chance for precipitation

• clear skies, warm temperatures, and no precipitation

This weather instrument is a...

• anemometer

• Christmas ornament

• wind vane

• barometer

What is the name of this tool?

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Rain Gauge

• Thermometer

A rain gauge measures what?

• Air pressure

• Wind speed
  wind speed

• Amount of rain fall

• Wind direction