Clouds Akers Homework

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.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Low clouds (like fog), that are thick, cover the sky, and block the sun.  Usually bring continuous precipitation (rain or snow).

• stratus
• cumulus
• cirrus
• nimbo

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How do meteorologists best predict precipitation amounts over time?

• by using technology and knowledge of weather patterns

• by tracking hurricanes

• by tracking tornadoes

• by using wind speeds and weather forecasts

What type of cloud is usually associated with thunderstorms?

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

How do clouds usually affect daytime temperature? 

• Clouds create fog, cooling the area beneath them.
  
  
• Clouds absorb heat, warming the area beneath them.
• C. Clouds reflect sunlight, cooling the area beneath them.  
• D. Clouds block colder high altitude air, warming the area beneath them.

Which type of weather is usually associated with a cumulus cloud?

• fair
• humid
• foggy
• stormy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of cloud is mostly often visible during fair weather?

• altostratus
• cirrus
• cumulonimbus
• stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which best explains why 
it is important for people 
to be able to identify cumulonimbus clouds?

• Cumulonimbus  clouds  can cause mild  showers. 
• Cumulonimbus  clouds can cause  severe thunderstorms. 
• Cumulonimbus  clouds form near  Earth’s surface, causing fog. 
• Cumulonimbus clouds  form when the  temperature is below  freezing. 

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How do clouds usually affect daytime temperature? 

• Clouds create fog, cooling the area beneath them.
  
  
• Clouds absorb heat, warming the area beneath them.
• C. Clouds reflect sunlight, cooling the area beneath them.  
• D. Clouds block colder high altitude air, warming the area beneath them.

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

• Cumulus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cirrus
• Stratus

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5