Clouds

What are cumulonimbus clouds known for?

• Being puffy and enormously tall

• Being the highest clouds in the sky

• Being thin and stretched out

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What characteristic describes cumulus clouds?

• They look like piles of fluff or cotton.

• They are usually spaced apart from each other.

• They indicate the approach of a storm.

What type of day is it likely to be when you see cumulus clouds in the sky?

• A stormy day

• A partially cloudy day with good weather

• A day with continuous rain

• A day with snowfall

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of cloud starts as an ordinary-looking cumulus cloud and can turn into a storm cloud?

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

• Nimbus

Describe a stratonimbus cloud.

• A type of cloud that is becoming a storm cloud, characterized by being darker and thicker.

• A type of cloud that always has hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What should you do if a cumulonimbus cloud passes over you?

• Stay outside as the storm will not last long.

• Run inside to stay safe because the storm is powerful but short-lived.

• Ignore the cloud as it is not likely to cause a storm.

• Prepare for a long-lasting storm.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of cloud indicates that there is no immediate threat of a storm?

• Stratocumulus

• Cumulus

• Stratonimbus

What happens when stratus clouds start to get thick and dark?

• They indicate clear weather is coming.

• They turn into cumulus clouds.

• They are turning into stratonimbus clouds.

• They signal that a storm is not likely.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is fog?

• A cloud that has come down to the ground.

• A type of smoke from fires.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What are clouds made of?

• Dry smoke

• Soft, fluffy substances

• Tiny droplets of water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4