What Are Clouds?

PART A: Which TWO of the following sentences best summarize the article?

• Clouds are named based on their shape and how high or how low they are in the sky.

• Only clouds of certain shapes and at certain heights will release rain.

• By studying clouds, scientists can determine when there will be deadly storms.

• Clouds release water in different forms based on how cold or warm the air is.

• Clouds are named for how much water they hold and whether they are likely to produce rain.

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PART B: Which TWO details from the text best support the answers to Part A?

• “There are many kinds of clouds. Clouds are an important part of Earth’s weather.” (Paragraph 1)

• "The cooler air causes the water droplets to start to stick to things like bits of dust, ice, or sea salt.” (Paragraph 2)

• “Cumulus clouds are middle clouds. These clouds look like giant cotton balls in the sky.” (Paragraph 4)

• “When the air is colder, the water may form snowflakes instead. Freezing rain, sleet, or even hail can fall from clouds.” (Paragraph 5)

• “Studying clouds helps NASA better understand Earth’s weather. NASA uses satellites in space to study clouds.” (Paragraph 6)

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Which of the following best describes the structure of the section “What Are Some Types of Clouds” (Paragraphs 3-4)?

• The author explains the science behind how clouds form.

• The author compares the shapes of large clouds to the shapes of smaller clouds.

• The author describes of the height of different kinds of clouds and then gives examples of their shapes.

• The author lists all of the different names of clouds and describes how quickly each kind of cloud moves.

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