Clouds and Precipitation Quiz

Clouds and Precipitation Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for air lifting into the atmosphere?

Thermal inversion

Convergent zones

Orographic lifting

Convective lifting

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of condensation nuclei in cloud formation?

They absorb water vapor.

They prevent clouds from forming.

They provide surfaces for water to condense on.

They increase the temperature of the air.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of cloud is known for its feathery appearance and is composed of ice crystals?

Nimbus

Cirrus

Stratus

Cumulus

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between dew and fog?

Dew is made of ice crystals, while fog is made of water droplets.

Fog forms only at night, while dew forms during the day.

Dew is a type of cloud, while fog is not.

Dew forms on surfaces, while fog forms in the air.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much energy is released per gram of water during condensation?

1500 joules

3000 joules

1000 joules

2260 joules

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum size of a raindrop for it to be considered rain instead of drizzle?

0.2 millimeters

1.0 millimeters

0.1 millimeters

0.5 millimeters

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under what conditions does snow form in the atmosphere?

When the temperature is exactly 32 degrees Fahrenheit

When the temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit

When the temperature is above 40 degrees Fahrenheit

When the temperature is above 32 degrees Fahrenheit

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