Clouds

To correctly identify a cloud formation, you must determine the cloud's _____________________

• color and composition.

• altitude in the sky and shape.

• color and shape.

• altitude and color.

Which of the following is NOT a category for determining a cloud's altitude.

• Low

• Middle

• Contrail

• High

This phrase means "rain."

• Cumulo

• Cirrus

• Strato

• Nimbo

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This phrase means "curl."

• Cumulo

• Cirrus

• Strato

• Nimbo

This phrase means "stretched."

• Cumulo

• Cirrus

• Strato

• Nimbo

This phrase is referred to as "puffy" or "fluffy."

• Cumulo

• Cirrus

• Strato

• Nimbo

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The prefix used for clouds that are in the middle of the sky.

• Strato

• Alto

• Cirro

• Nimbo

The prefix used for clouds that are high in the sky.

• Strato

• Alto

• Cirro

• Nimbo

The proper name for a "jet trail."

• Altostratus

• Altocumulus

• Nimbostratus

• Contrail

Middle of the sky.

• Altocumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Nimbostratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5