Weather and Climate Clouds

Clouds are made up of tiny drops of ______ or ice. The moisture in the cloud affects the weather.

• dust
• water
• cloud particles
• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

They are highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather.

• Cumulus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cirrus
• Stratus

This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it. 

• Cumulus
• Cirrus
• Stratus
• Cumulonimbus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

They are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy. 

• Cirrus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cumulus 
• Stratus

These clouds are the closest to the ground. Their name means layer- or sheet like. They bring rain or snow and cover most of the sky. 

• Cirrus
• Stratus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cumulus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which cloud brings nice weather?

• Cumulonimbus
• Cumulus
• Stratus

what type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus
• cirrus
• stratus

what type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus
• cirrus
• stratus

This illustration is a picture of which cycle? 

• The Life Cycle 
• The Rock Cylce
• The Water Cycle
• The Earth Cycle 

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which instrument measure air temperature? 

• Thermometer 
• Wind Vane 
• Weather Vane
• Anemometer