water vapor in the atmosphere cools and condenses becoming water droplets in the atmosphere

liquid water is heated and evaporates to become water vapor in the atmosphere.

water droplets float upwards and gather together in the atmosphere to form a cloud.

What are the three classes of clouds based on altitude (how high in the sky something is)?

troposphere, stratosphere, thermosphere

classes of clouds are not based on altitude

Which does not apply as a favorable condition for snow to fall as precipitation?

Ground surface above 32 degrees Fahrenheit

Atmosphere at or below 0 degrees Celsius

Ice crystals grow and merge in the clouds

Rain falls, freezes in an area of cold air above the ground and falls as ice pellets before hitting the ground

Snowflakes fall, go through an area of cold air and turns into sleet before hitting the ground

Hail pellets that melt a little before hitting the ground

water droplets that freeze when reaching the surface of the ground

All precipitation forms from?

Water droplets or ice crystals in the clouds

Check the option that is not true about hail:

It has to be below freezing for hail to fall

It falls from the clouds as balls of ice

Is formed from violent air currents hurling ice pellets around in the clouds

Where does freezing rain freeze?

When it touches the ground or something cold

a spinning cloud shaped like a funnel

my little brother running around the house

Where do tornadoes start?

In the clouds of severe thunderstorms

Over the ocean near the equator

In the clouds that create blizzards

What is a thunderstorm?

A weather event with heavy rain, thunder, and lightning

What is a tornado shaped like?

a swirl with an eye in the middle

Which of the following is a safe place to go during a tornado?

basement or underground shelter

Weather Test Part 2

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6th - 8th Grade

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73 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Clouds are made up of tiny drops of ______ or ice. The moisture in the cloud affects the weather.

dust

water

cloud particles

precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

They are highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather.

Cumulus

Cumulonimbus

Cirrus

Stratus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it.

Cumulus

Cirrus

Stratus

Cumulonimbus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

They are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy.

Cirrus

Cumulonimbus

Cumulus

Stratus

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cloud brings nice weather?

Cumulonimbus

Cumulus

Stratus

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

what type of cloud is shown?

cumulus

cirrus

stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Weather Test Part 2

73 questions

Clouds are made up of tiny drops of ______ or ice. The moisture in the cloud affects the weather.

They are highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather.

This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it.

They are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy.

Which cloud brings nice weather?

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

what type of cloud is shown?

what type of cloud is shown?

Clouds form when...

Clouds are classified by their

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