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What kind of clouds accumulate in the lower atmosphere?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Altostratus

• Stratocumulus

What kind of clouds accumulate in the middle atmosphere?

• Altocumulus

• Cumulus

• Altostratus

• Cirrus

What kind of clouds accumulate in the upper atmosphere?

• Stratocumulus

• Cirrostratus

• Cirrus

• Cirrocumulus

What kind of clouds cause precipitation?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

Which human activity affects the environment.

• Playing catch

• Riding a bike

• Burning fossil fuels

• Skiing

When the roads are icy, it is best to stay off the roads

• True

• False

When there is a tornado warning, it is best to find shelter.

• True

• False

When there is a lightning storm, it is best to stand under a tree.

• True

• False