Main Types of Clouds

Cirrus clouds are associated with _________ weather. 

• rainy
• snowy
• fair
• stormy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Cumulus clouds are associated with _________ weather. 

• rainy
• snowy
• fair
• stormy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Stratus clouds are associated with _________ weather. 

• rainy
• snowy
• fair
• cloudy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

_______ are wispy, feathery clouds.

• stratus
• cirrus
• cumulus
• cumulonimbus

_______ look like cotton balls. 

• stratus
• cirrus
• cumulus
• cumulonimbus

_______ are clouds that are found in high altitudes. 

• stratus
• cirrus
• cumulus
• cumulonimbus

Clouds form in which step of the Water Cycle?

• Evaporation
• Condensation 
• Precipitation 
• Run Off

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Clouds form when...

• liquid water warms changing into water vapor. 
• water vapor heats up into liquid water.
• liquid water cools into water vapor.
• water vapor cools into liquid water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The 3 main types of clouds are classified by...

• altitude 
• color 
• shape
• weather

Scientist use __________ to classify clouds beyond the main 3 types. 

• altitude 
• color 
• shape
• weather