Cloud Formation Quiz

What appearance do cirrus clouds typically have?

• Puffy and white

• Thin and wispy

• Dark and stormy

• Low and thick

Nimbus clouds are known for their appearance. Which of the following best describes them?

• Light and feathery

• High and thin

• Dark and covering

• Small and scattered

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Cumulus clouds are often associated with which of the following weather conditions?

• Clear, sunny weather

• Light rain

• Heavy storms

• Snow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Stratus clouds cover the sky like a blanket. What is their typical appearance?

• Bright and fluffy

• Thin and streaky

• Dark and heavy

• Low and uniform

Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with which type of weather?

• Light showers

• Snow

• Severe thunderstorms

• Clear skies

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which cloud type is most likely to indicate an approaching storm?

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Cirrus clouds are found at which altitude?

• Low

• Medium

• High

• Variable

Which cloud type is known for producing precipitation?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

• Stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Stratus clouds can lead to which type of weather?

• Clear and sunny

• Light, continuous rain or drizzle

• Heavy thunderstorms

• Snow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is a characteristic feature of cumulus clouds?

• They appear in layers across the sky

• They have a flat base and are puffy on top

• They are thin and spread out

• They are dark and dense