Basic Cloud Types

What are cumulus clouds commonly known as?

• high and wispy

• fair weather

• low-lying gray

• a gray blanket

At what altitude do cumulus clouds typically form?

• 2000 to 6000 feet

• 500 to 1000 feet

• 2000 to 3000 feet

• 1000 to 6000 feet

How can you recognize cumulus clouds?

• By their fluffy, white appearance with a flat base

• By their dark, towering structure

• By their thin, wispy appearance

• By their layered, gray appearance

What are cirrus clouds made of?

• Water droplets

• Tiny ice crystals

• Dust particles

• Smoke

At what altitudes do cirrus clouds form?

• 10,000 to 20,000 feet

• 20,000 to 40,000 feet

• 30,000 to 50,000 feet

• 40,000 to 60,000 feet

Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy, almost like ______ across the sky.

• brushstrokes

• feathers

• waves

• threads

What can cirrus clouds indicate about the weather?

• Clear weather

• Rainy weather

• Stormy weather

• Snowy weather

What are stratus clouds primarily composed of?

• Ice crystals

• Water droplets

• Dust particles

• Smoke

At what altitude do stratus clouds form?

• Between 0 and 7,000 feet

• Between 2,000 and 14,000 feet

• Between 8,000 and 10,000 feet

• Above 7,000 feet

How can you recognize stratus clouds?

• By their flat, uniform appearance

• By their fluffy, white appearance

• By their towering, anvil-shaped appearance

• By their wispy, feather-like appearance