Clouds and Weather Tools Quiz

What are the three main types of clouds?

• nimbus, altostratus, and stratocumulus.

• cumulus, stratus, and cirrus

• stratocumulus, nimbostratus, and altostratus.

• altostratus, nimbostratus, and stratocumulus.

Which type of cloud is often described as fluffy and white, resembling cotton?

• cirrus cloud

• cumulus cloud

• nimbus cloud

• stratus cloud

What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms and heavy rainfall?

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbostratus

• Cumulonimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which cloud type is thin and wispy, often appearing high in the sky?

• stratus

• cumulus

• nimbus

• cirrus

What is the instrument used to measure wind speed?

• anemometer

• hygrometer

• barometer

• thermometer

Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• barometer

• hydrometer

• anemometer

• thermometer

What is the tool used to measure humidity?

• hygrometer

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

Which instrument is used to measure temperature?

• thermometer

• ruler

• compass

• barometer

Which of the following is NOT a factor used to identify clouds?

• Color

• Shape

• Texture

• Taste

What type of cloud is often thin and wispy?

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbostratus

• Cumulonimbus