Predicting weather events and weather patterns quiz

Which type of cloud is often associated with fair weather and looks like fluffy, white cotton balls?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

What type of cloud is usually found high in the sky and appears thin and wispy?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

Which cloud type is typically associated with overcast skies and light rain or drizzle?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

If you observe cirrus clouds in the sky, what kind of weather can you predict for the near future?

• Heavy rain

• Fair weather

• Snowstorm

• Thunderstorm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of cloud is most likely to form during a warm, sunny day?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What weather condition is often associated with stratus clouds?

• Thunderstorms

• Light rain or drizzle

• Snow

• Clear skies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

If you see dark, thick clouds forming in the sky, what type of weather might you expect?

• Clear skies

• Light drizzle

• Heavy rain or thunderstorms

• Snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which cloud type is most likely to indicate a change in the weather, such as an approaching storm?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which weather instrument is used to measure temperature?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

What does a rain gauge measure?

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Rainfall

• Temperature