Earth and Space, Quiz 24, Sect. 8.2

While flying to a new city, William looked out of the airplane window and noticed a long, thin cloud forming behind the aircraft. This artificial cloud produced by the airplane is known as a:

• cirrus

• contrail

• cumulonimbus

• cumulus

While lying on the grass in the park, Michael looked up at the sky and saw a white and billowy cloud that resembled a pile of cotton puffs. What type of cloud was Michael observing?

• cirrus

• contrail

• cumulonimbus

• cumulus

While hiking in the mountains, Luna noticed that a large body of warm, moist air was rising gradually. She observed that the type of low-level cloud formed in this scenario is a(n) ___ cloud.

While on a coastal trip, Avery noticed that a warm, humid breeze blowing over the cold ocean surface created a thick layer of ___ fog.

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While hiking in the mountains, Maya noticed a type of cloud that is the most common high-level cloud. What type of cloud did she most likely see?

• cirrus

• contrail

• cumulonimbus

• cumulus

While hiking in the mountains, Priya noticed a lens-shaped cloud in the sky. This type of cloud is known as a:

• cirrus

• contrail

• cumulonimbus

• lenticular cloud

During a science class, Ethan observed a large, towering cloud that often brings thunderstorms. What is this type of cloud called?

• cirrus

• contrail

• cumulonimbus

• cumulus

Clouds usually form when moist air rises and undergoes ___ cooling.

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While driving through the city, Arjun noticed a thick, brownish haze hanging over the skyline. This haze, resulting from complex molecules released into the air by vehicles, is called _____ .

One evening, Liam noticed that the ground was cooling rapidly while the air remained moist. The next morning, he observed a thick layer of ___ fog covering the fields.