Clouds Quiz

What are the different types of clouds?

• Cumulus, stratus, cirrus, and nimbus are the main types of clouds.

• Tornado, hurricane, typhoon, and cyclone

• Rainbow, thunder, lightning, and hail

• Sunrise, sunset, dusk, and dawn

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How is fog formed?

• Fog is formed when the air near the ground becomes saturated with water vapor.

• Fog is formed when the air near the ground becomes saturated with oxygen.

• Fog is formed when the air near the ground becomes saturated with carbon dioxide.

• Fog is formed when the air near the ground becomes saturated with nitrogen.

What are the characteristics of nimbus clouds?

• Nimbus clouds are transparent and do not bring any precipitation

• Nimbus clouds are dark, gray clouds that bring precipitation, such as rain or snow.

• Nimbus clouds are red in color and bring heavy precipitation

• Nimbus clouds are fluffy white clouds with no precipitation

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What is the difference between cumulus and stratus clouds?

• Cumulus clouds are found in the ocean, while stratus clouds are found in the desert.

• Cumulus clouds are made of ice, while stratus clouds are made of cotton.

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

• Cumulus clouds are red, while stratus clouds are blue.

How do clouds affect the weather?

• Clouds have no impact on the weather

• Clouds make the weather hotter

• Clouds make the weather less humid

• Clouds can block or trap heat, reflect sunlight, and produce precipitation.

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Which type of cloud is associated with heavy rainfall?

• Cirrus

• Stratocumulus

• Cumulus

• Nimbostratus

What causes the formation of cumulus clouds?

• The vertical movement of air and the condensation of water vapor

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The temperature of the ocean water

• The rotation of the Earth

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What are the main characteristics of stratus clouds?

• Low altitude, blue color, and bring snowfall

• High altitude, white color, and bring heavy rain

• Low altitude, uniform gray color, and often bring light rain or drizzle

• Mid altitude, dark gray color, and bring thunderstorms

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How does fog impact visibility?

• Fog reduces visibility

• Fog improves visibility

• Fog increases visibility

• Fog has no impact on visibility

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What are the different types of precipitation associated with clouds?

• The different types of precipitation associated with clouds are rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

• Sunshine

• Fog

• Tornado

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