Clouds Quiz

What is a cloud primarily made of?

• Tiny drops of water or ice crystals

• Dust particles

• Smoke

• Air

At what height do high clouds form?

• Above 20,000 feet

• At sea level

• 6,500 to 20,000 feet

• Below 6,500 feet

Which type of cloud is known for indicating good weather?

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Nimbostratus

• Cirrus

What do low clouds typically look like?

• Dark and stormy

• Big and puffy

• Flat and gray

• Thin and wispy

What does the term 'alto' refer to in cloud classification?

• Middle clouds

• High clouds

• Low clouds

• Vertical clouds

What type of weather does a Cumulonimbus cloud indicate?

• Fair weather

• Light drizzle

• Rain or snow

• Strong storms, hail, tornadoes

Why do clouds appear white?

• They are very thick

• They are made of ice

• They scatter sunlight

• They absorb light

What helps clouds float in the sky?

• Gravity

• Cold air

• Rising warm air

• Heavy winds

What does a Nimbostratus cloud look like?

• Big, white, puffy

• Thick, dark, gray

• Small white puffs

• Thin and wispy

Which cloud type is associated with thunderstorms?

• Altostratus

• Altocumulus

• Cirrostratus

• Cumulonimbus