Clouds and Fronts

What are the three main types of clouds?

• cumulus, stratus, cirrus

• nimbus, altostratus, stratocumulus

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How are clouds formed?

• Clouds are formed when warm air rises and cools, causing water vapor to condense into tiny water droplets or ice crystals.

• Clouds are formed when the sun evaporates water from the ocean.

• Clouds are formed when the wind blows dust particles into the air.

• Clouds are formed when the temperature drops below freezing and water freezes in the air.

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What is the difference between cumulus and stratus clouds?

• Cumulus clouds are puffy and have a vertical development, while stratus clouds are flat and spread out horizontally.

• Cumulus clouds are flat and spread out horizontally, while stratus clouds are puffy and have a vertical development.

• Cumulus clouds are formed at high altitudes, while stratus clouds are formed at low altitudes.

• Cumulus clouds are dark and heavy, while stratus clouds are light and fluffy.

Which type of cloud is often associated with thunderstorms?

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Altocumulus

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What is the process of cloud classification called?

• cloud typing

• cloud sorting

• cloud categorization

• cloud labeling

What are the four main cloud classifications based on their altitude?

• altostratus

• altocumulus

• cirrostratus

• cumulus, stratus, cirrus, nimbus

What are the characteristics of cirrus clouds?

• Thick, dense, composed of water droplets

• Low altitude, composed of dust particles

• Thin, wispy, composed of ice crystals

• Opaque, composed of carbon dioxide

How do nimbostratus clouds differ from cumulonimbus clouds?

• Nimbostratus clouds are high-level, white, and produce thunderstorms and heavy precipitation.

• Nimbostratus clouds are tall, dense, and produce thunderstorms and heavy precipitation.

• Cumulonimbus clouds are low-level, gray, and produce steady rain or snow.

• Nimbostratus clouds are low-level, gray, and produce steady rain or snow. Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, dense, and produce thunderstorms and heavy precipitation.

What are the main factors that influence cloud formation?

• altitude, precipitation, and air pollution

• wind speed, air pressure, and solar radiation

• oxygen levels, carbon dioxide levels, and ozone depletion

• temperature, humidity, and the presence of condensation nuclei

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What is the role of fronts in weather patterns?

• Fronts only occur in tropical regions.

• Fronts separate air masses with different characteristics and cause changes in weather patterns.

• Fronts create stable weather conditions.

• Fronts have no role in weather patterns.

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