Clouds

These are the highest clouds in the sky. They look white, thin and wispy. They usually mean good weather.

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

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

• dust

• water

• oxygen

• cotton

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

These clouds are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy. They mean fair weather.

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Low clouds (like fog), that are thick, cover the sky, and block the sun. Usually bring rain or snow.

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of cloud is shown?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of cloud is shown?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of cloud is shown?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of clouds are called "fair weather clouds" and look like floating cotton?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

Are stratus clouds or cirrus clouds found closer to the ground?

• Cirrus
• Stratus

What are cirrus clouds made of?

• Water vapor

• Water droplets

• Ozone

• Ice crystals