Understanding Cloud Types

What are clouds made of?

• Smoke and fog

• Tiny water droplets and dust

• Ice and snow

• Sand and water

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What does the word 'cirrus' mean?

• Fluffy

• Wispy

• Curl of hair

• Sheet

What does the term 'cumulus' mean?

• Heap or pile

• Thin layer

• Rainy

• High up

What shape do cumulus clouds resemble?

• Dark streaks

• Sheets

• Puffs of cotton

• Flat layers

What type of weather is associated with stratus clouds?

• Drizzly rain or snow

• Sunny weather

• Snowy days

• Clear skies

What does 'nimbo' indicate in a cloud's name?

• High altitude

• Low altitude

• Rain producing

• Thin and wispy

Which cloud can reach up to 39,000 feet in height?

• Cirrus

• Cirrostratus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

What is a unique feature of cirrostratus clouds?

• They appear only at night

• They are very low to the ground

• They look like UFOs

• They form a halo around the moon

What type of clouds are lenticular clouds compared to?

• Oceans

• Stars

• UFOs

• Mountains

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Which clouds are known for their lens-like appearance?

• Lenticular

• Nimbus

• Cumulus

• Stratus