Types of Clouds

what type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus
• cirrus
• stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals

• cumulus cloud
• stratus cloud
• cirrus cloud
• cumulonimbus cloud

Cumulonimbus clouds mean ...

• fair weather (nice)

• thunderstorms

• rain/storms coming

• long periods of rain

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which cloud is this?

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

• cirrus

• stratus

These types of clouds are cumulus clouds that have grown dark ; usually bring severe storms

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

These clouds are fluffy white clouds that look like cotton balls. These clouds bring good, fair weather.

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

Clouds that form very near the ground are called _______________.

Which two conditions are required for cloud formation?

• high humidity & warm temperatures

• high humidity & cool temperatures

• warm temperatures & the presence of particles

• cool temperatures & the presence of particles

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5