Types of Clouds

This type of cloud is a cumulonimbus cloud. It will bring ______________.

• Sunshine and nice weather

• Thunderstorms and hail

• Light drizzle

• Fair weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

These types of clouds form low to the ground and can sometimes form fog: _____________.

• Stratus Clouds

• Cirrus Clouds

• Cumulus Clouds

• Cumulonimbus Clouds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

These types of clouds are cumulus clouds that have grown dark ; usually bring severe storms

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

These clouds are wispy, feather like clouds that are formed high in the sky. They appear during fair weather, but could mean that rain or snow will occur in a few hours.

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

These clouds are smooth gray clouds that block sunlight; can bring light rain and drizzle.

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

These types of clouds are associated with fair weather: __________ and _____________.

• Stratus and Cumulus

• Cumulus and Cirrus

• Cumulus and Cumulonimbus

• Stratus and Cirrus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of cloud is known for its thin, wispy appearance and is often seen during fair weather?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

What type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms and severe weather?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

These clouds are low-level clouds that often cover the entire sky like a blanket and can bring light rain or drizzle.

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

Which type of cloud is fluffy and white, often seen on sunny days, and indicates fair weather?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5