Types of Clouds Quiz

A student made drawings of four types of clouds. Which drawing can be classified as cumulus clouds?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The image to the right shows a type of cloud. What is correct about the given clouds?

• These are cirrus clouds that bring fair weather.

• These are stratus clouds that bring cold weather.

• These are cumulus clouds that bring hot weather.

• These are cumulonimbus clouds that bring stormy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The image shows four types of clouds – 1, 2, 3, and 4. Which type of cloud is classified as stratus clouds?

• cloud 1

• cloud 2

• cloud 3

• cloud 4

A student is learning about different types of clouds, as shown. Which two types of clouds are associated with steady rainfall?

• cirrus

• cumulonimbus

• cumulus

• nimbostratus

• stratus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The image shows nimbostratus clouds. These are low to mid-level clouds that often appear thick and dark in the sky. What weather condition is associated with these clouds?

• rainfall

• cold weather

• hot dry weather

• bright sunny days

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the name of the cloud?

• cirrus

• cumulus

• nimbostratus

• stratus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Properties of the cloud: 1. They are low to mid-level clouds 2. They appear to cover most of the sky 3. They bring precipitation that lasts a few hours Which type of cloud is described?

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Nimbostratus

• Stratus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What type of weather do nimbostratus clouds bring?

• Rainy

• Stormy

• Light drizzle

• Fair weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which statement is correct for cirrus clouds?

• They are low-lying clouds that bring light rain.

• They are thick dark clouds that bring thunderstorms.

• They are tall white towers of clouds spread in the sky.

• They are scattered high in the sky on a bright sunny day.

A student saw clouds in the sky and recorded the following observations. 1. they appear low 2. they look like a big thick tower of clouds 3. they look dark Suddenly it starts to rain heavily with thunder and lightning. What type of cloud did the student describe?

• cirrus

• cumulonimbus

• cumulus

• stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5