Clouds Quiz

What are the three main types of clouds?

• cumulus, stratus, and cirrus

• stratocumulus, altostratus, nimbostratus

• rain, snow, hail

• tornado, hurricane, typhoon

Which type of cloud is fluffy and white, with a flat base?

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Nimbus

• Cumulus

What type of cloud is formed at high altitudes and looks thin and wispy?

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

How are clouds formed?

• Clouds are formed by the Earth's rotation

• Clouds are created by the sound of thunder

• Clouds are made of cotton candy

• Condensation of water vapor in the air

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water or ice crystals to form clouds?

• Sublimation

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

What are the two main factors that contribute to the formation of clouds?

• Water vapor and condensation nuclei

• Sunlight and wind

• Carbon dioxide and oxygen

• Rain and snow

How do clouds affect weather patterns?

• Clouds can affect weather patterns by blocking or reflecting sunlight, trapping heat, and producing precipitation.

• Clouds only exist to make the sky look pretty

• Clouds are made of cotton candy and have no effect on weather

• Clouds have no impact on weather patterns

How do clouds help regulate the Earth's temperature?

• By blocking all sunlight and causing the Earth to cool

• By absorbing sunlight and releasing heat

• By causing extreme weather patterns

• By reflecting sunlight and trapping heat