TYPES OF CLOUDS

What type of cloud is often formed by fog lifting in the morning?

• Nimbus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cirrus
• Stratus

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

• Cumulus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cirrus
• Stratus

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

• dust
• water
• cloud particles
• precipitation

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

• Cirrus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cumulus 
• Stratus

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

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What type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus
• cirrus
• stratus

What type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus
• cirrus
• stratus

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What type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus
• cirrus
• stratus

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What type of clouds are called "fair weather clouds" and look like floating cotton?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

Sky conditions determine whether through the presence or absence of ________

• sun
• clouds
• rain
• wind

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