Types of Clouds

What are clouds made of?

• Air particles

• Water droplets or ice crystals

• Smoke and ash

What causes clouds to form?

• The Earth's rotation

• Warm, moist air rising and cooling

• Changes in atmospheric pressure

What is the name for a cloud that is low and grey and covers the whole sky?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

What is the name for a cloud that looks like a white, thin sheet?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the name for a cloud that looks like a fluffy, white cotton wool?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

What is the name for a cloud that is tall and grey and can produce rain, thunder, and lightning?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

What is the name for a cloud that is located high in the atmosphere and is made up of ice crystals?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

What is the name for a cloud that is located at ground level?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Fog

• Nimbus

Which type of cloud is usually associated with stormy weather?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

Which type of cloud is usually associated with fair weather?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus