clouds

Which BEST explains why it is important for people to be able to indentify cumulonimbus clouds?

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause mild showers

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms

• Cumulonimbus clouds form near the Earth's surface and cause fog

• Cumulonimbus clouds form when the temperature is below freezing

Which type of instrumentis used to determine the amount of precipitation for an area?

• rain gauge

• barometer

• thermometer

• wind vane

Which best explains why it is important for people to be able to identify cumulonimbus clouds?

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause mild showers

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms

• Cumulonimbus clouds can form near the Earth's surface, causing fog

• Cumulonimbus clouds form when the temperature is below freezing.

During recess, Max observed cirrus clouds in the sky. Which describes the weather conditions he can MOST LIKELY expect to see for the next 2 hours?

• fair

• rainy

• snowy

• windy

Sandy wanted to take pictures of cirrus clouds at school; however, the morning weather report indicated a low pressure system over her area. Why will Sandy have to wait to see cirrus clouds?

• because low pressure systems generally bring cool, dry air

• because low pressure systems generally bring fair weather

• because low pressure systems generally do not bring clouds

• because low pressure systems generally bring rainy weather.

A class observes high, feathery clouds during their data collection. Which student's conclusion is most reasonable?

• Anita says the feathery clouds are rain clouds, and it will rain in the next few hours.

• Stacy says the feathery clouds will remain stationary and bring no rain in the next few days.

• Thomas says high clouds mean skies are clearning and there will be sunny skies the next few days.

• John says high clouds mean a front is coming and will bring clouds and rain in the next few days.

Which do nimbostratus clouds most often produce?

• fog

• hail

• rain

• wind

Which type of clouds produces hail?

• cirrus

• cumulus

• stratus

• cumulonimbus

Which type of cloud is most often associated with days of light, continual rain?

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

On a hot summer afternoon, the wind speed increases and large dark clouds begin to form. Which weather conditions are most likely to occur?

• clear skies

• low winds

• freezing rain

• thunderstorms