Identifying Different Types of Clouds

What is the main component of the tank in the cloud machine?

• Liquid water

• Water vapor

• Ice

• Air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What happens to water vapor when it gets cold enough?

• It disappears

• It forms tiny drops of water or ice

• It becomes a solid

• It turns into steam

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What do cumulus clouds look like?

• Puffy white cotton balls

• Dark and flat

• Layered and gray

• Wispy and thin

What is a characteristic of cumulus clouds regarding weather?

• They form only in winter

• They usually bring rain

• They indicate clear weather

• They are always present at night

What are cirrus clouds made of?

• Smoke

• Dust particles

• Tiny particles of ice

• Water drops

What does the presence of cirrus clouds usually indicate?

• Foggy conditions

• Snowfall

• Clear and calm weather

• Stormy weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When does fog usually form?

• During a storm

• In the morning and evening

• At night

• In the afternoon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What happens to fog when the sun comes out?

• It becomes thicker

• It goes away

• It turns into snow

• It turns into rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What type of weather do stratus clouds often bring?

• Thunderstorms

• Sunny weather

• Rain or snow

• Clear skies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is a characteristic of cumulonimbus clouds?

• They are small and white

• They bring thunderstorms and hail

• They indicate clear weather

• They form only in the morning

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5