Clouds and Precipitation

Front

Mark looks at the clouds in the sky and decides that he does not need to take his umbrella with him today. Which clouds did Mark most likely see in the sky? Options: cirrus, nimbostratus, cumulonimbus, stratus

Back

cirrus

Front

Why is it important to know the different types of clouds?

Back

Clouds can indicate the type of weather that will occur.

Front

If the temperature is 30°F from the atmosphere to the ground, which form will precipitation most likely be? Options: fog, hail, rain, snow

Back

snow

Front

Which type of cloud is most often visible during fair weather?

Back

cirrus

Front

Which type of weather is usually associated with a cumulus cloud?

Back

fair

Front

Dexter saw lightning. Which cloud type was most likely present?

Back

cumulonimbus

Front

What weather condition occurs when clouds touch the Earth's surface?

Back

foggy

Front

Students report that the sky in their area has mostly cirrus clouds. What are most likely the weather conditions in the area?

Back

fair

Front

Monica notices white, wispy, thin clouds, high in the atmosphere. Which type of weather is most likely taking place?

Back

fair, pleasant weather

Front

When are you MOST LIKELY to see white cumulus clouds?

Back

on a sunny day