Types of Clouds

Thunder clouds are called cumulonimbus.

• Yes

• No

Stratus clouds are flat like a blanket.

• Yes

• No

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Cumulus clouds are puffy.

• Yes

• No

Cumulonimbus clouds can be very tall.

• Yes

• No

These clouds are fluffy white clouds that look like cotton balls. These clouds bring good, fair weather.

• 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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

These clouds are examples of

• Cumulonimbus clouds

• Cirrus Clouds

• Stratus Clouds

• Cumulus Clouds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

These clouds are examples of

• Cumulus Clouds

• Cirrus Clouds

• Stratus Clouds

• Cumulonimbus Clouds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

These clouds are examples of

• Stratus Clouds

• Cirrus Clouds

• Cumulus Clouds

• Cumulonimbus Clouds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• Sunshine and nice weather

• Thunderstorms and hail

• Light drizzle

• Fair weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5