Clouds

This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals

• cumulus cloud

• stratus cloud

• cirrus cloud

• cumulonimbus cloud

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

what type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus

• cirrus

• stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This type of cloud is thin and flat, and the edges are not clearly defined

• cirrus cloud

• cumulus cloud

• stratus cloud

• cumulonimbus cloud

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This type of cloud is thick and puffy on top, and generally flat on the bottom. It has well-defined edges and can change shape rapidly.

• cumulus cloud

• stratus cloud

• cirrus cloud

• cloud 9

List the steps of the scientific method

d

e

f

c

b

a

Draw conclusions

Ask a question

Analyze results

Conduct experiment

Communicate results

Form a hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Nimbostratus and cumulonimbus clouds can signal what type of upcoming weather?

• fair skies

• hot, sunny weather

• windy weather

• rainy weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Cumulus and cirrus clouds can signal what type of upcoming weather?

• fair skies

• hot, sunny weather

• windy weather

• rainy weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• stratus

• cumulus

• cirrus

• nimbo

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

______________ forms when water vapor cools and condenses around particles of dust and smoke to make tiny water droplets that gather together.

• Clouds

• Fog

• Ice Crystals

• Water Vapor

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4