Clouds, Weather and Cloud Formation

What type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals?

• Cumulus cloud

• Stratus cloud

• Cirrus cloud

• Nimbostratus cloud

What type of cloud is thin and flat, with edges that are not clearly defined?

• Cumulus cloud

• Stratus cloud

• Cirrus cloud

• Nimbostratus cloud

What does a rain gauge measure?

• The amount of precipitation.

• The temperature of the air.

• The speed of the wind.

• The humidity level.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the significance of water vapor in the atmosphere?

• Water vapor is essential for cloud formation and precipitation.

• Water vapor contributes to the depletion of the ozone layer.

• Water vapor is a major source of air pollution.

• Water vapor has no significant role in the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the definition of a cumulus cloud?

• A cumulus cloud is a type of cloud that is thick and puffy on top, with a flat base.

• A cumulus cloud is a type of cloud that is thin and wispy, often seen at high altitudes.

• A cumulus cloud is a type of cloud that appears dark and stormy, indicating heavy rain.

• A cumulus cloud is a type of cloud that is flat and gray, typically associated with overcast weather.

What instrument is used to measure water vapor in the air?

• Sling psychrometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What is the difference between stratus and cumulus clouds?

• Stratus clouds are flat and layered, while cumulus clouds are puffy and have a defined shape.

• Stratus clouds are puffy and have a defined shape, while cumulus clouds are flat and layered.

• Stratus clouds are dark and stormy, while cumulus clouds are light and fluffy.

• Stratus clouds are high-altitude clouds, while cumulus clouds are low-altitude clouds.

What are cirrus clouds primarily composed of?

• Water vapor

• Ice crystals

• Liquid water droplets

• Dust particles

Why doesn't cloud formation take place until the dew-point temperature is reached?

• Because dew-point is the temperature at which water vapor condenses into water droplets.

• Because cloud formation requires a temperature below freezing.

• Because the air must be saturated with pollutants before clouds can form.

• Because clouds can only form at high altitudes where the temperature is lower.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What type of cloud is thick and puffy on top, and generally flat on the bottom?

• Stratus cloud

• Cumulus cloud

• Cirrus cloud

• Nimbostratus cloud