Weather Test Review #2

These clouds can produce severe thunderstorms.

• Altocumulus
• Cirrostratus
• Nimbostratus
• Cumulonimbus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which cloud type forms higher than the others, and can indicate a coming warm front? Also contains ICE crystals!

• cirrus

• cumulus

• nimbus

• stratus

Which grey clouds spread over a large area, are layered and can produce days of light precipitation?

• cumulus

• nimbus

• cirrus

• stratus

What water cycle process results in plants releasing water vapor from their leaves?

• precipitation 
• crystallization
• transpiration
• collection

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When liquid water gains enough heat energy and turns into water vapor that is called....

• precipitation

• condensation

• run-off

• evaporation

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

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

How do we name air masses?

• Water and temperature
• Air pressure
• Humidity and temperature
• Cold and warm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

An air mass that forms over the ocean will be....

• Dry

• Wet

• Cold

• Warm

How do we characterize an air mass that forms over land?

• Dry
• Wet
• Cold
• Warm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How do we characterize an air mass that forms near the equator?

• Dry

• Wet

• Cold

• Warm