Clouds Quiz

Andrew lists the characteristics of a type of cloud.*It is associated with cold fronts* It produces heavy rains and lightning*It is also called a thunderhead. What type of cloud is described in the list?

• cirrus
• cumulonimbus
• nimbostratus
• stratus

Mr. White shows and image of some clouds to his students. The clouds are white and puffy with flat bottoms. What type of clouds did he show his class?

• cirrus
• cumulus
• nimbostratus
• stratus

A thunderstorm is occurring. The wind is blowing, and it is raining hard. What type of cloud is overhead?

• altostratus
• cirrus
• cumulonimbus
• stratus

What type of clouds form at high altitudes and are thin and usually white?

• cirrus
• cumulus
• nimbus
• stratus

Which clouds are:  1. formed at high elevations  2. wispy clouds usually consisting of ice crystals

• cirrus
• cumulus
• cumulonimbus
• nimbostratus

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

Which clouds form near the ground?

• Fog
• Cirrocumulus
• Nimbostratus 
• Altocumulus 

These clouds bring rainy or overcast weather.

• cumulus
• cumulonimbus
• cirrus
• stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6