4.6 Clouds and Weather

Which fluffy, white clouds with flat bottoms are usually present during fair weather?

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

The air is dry and fair weather occurs. What pressure system causes this?

• Light pressure

• Low pressure

• High pressure

• No pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What kind of cloud most resembles a feather in the sky?

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

In late summer, a low pressure system develops in the Atlantic Ocean near the equator. Wind speeds reach 80 miles per hour. What severe storm develops?

• Thunderstorm

• Blizzard

• Tornado

• Hurricane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

This storm is the most powerful electrical storm. What storm is described?

• Thunderstorm

• Flood

• Hurricane

• Tornado

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain, hail, and

tornadoes?

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Warm air rises and cools. Moisture in the air forms clouds that will bring rain. What pressure system is described?

• High pressure

• Low pressure

• No pressure

• Light pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of cloud indicates that the weather is going to change?

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This storm covers a narrow path, yet it is extremely destructive. It often forms over flat land. What storm is described?

• Flood

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Thunderstorm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which instrument does a meteorologist use to measure wind speed?

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5