Weather and Climate Quiz

What are cirrus clouds made of?

• Dust particles

• Pollutants

• Water droplets

• Ice crystals

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What type of weather do cirrus clouds usually indicate?

• Rainy weather

• Sunny weather

• Snowy weather

• Windy weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What are cumulus clouds known for?

• Indicating fair weather

• Being thin and wispy

• Covering the sky like a blanket

• Bringing thunderstorms

At what altitudes do cumulus clouds typically develop?

• At ground level

• Below 10,000 feet

• Between 10,000 and 20,000 feet

• Above 20,000 feet

What type of clouds are stratus clouds?

• Thick and uniform

• Low-altitude and grayish

• Puffy and white

• Towering and dark

What kind of weather do stratus clouds often bring?

• Continuous rain or snow

• Overcast or drizzly conditions

• Thunderstorms

• Fair weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What are cumulonimbus clouds associated with?

• Extended periods of precipitation

• Overcast conditions

• Fair weather

• Severe weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What can cumulonimbus clouds lead to?

• Droughts

• Heatwaves

• Tornadoes

• Hail

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What are nimbostratus clouds known for?

• Covering the sky like a blanket

• Bringing thunderstorms

• Indicating fair weather

• Being thin and wispy

What type of precipitation are nimbostratus clouds associated with?

• Hailstorms

• Continuous rain or snow

• Light drizzle

• No precipitation