Clouds, Rain, and Snow Quiz

What are clouds primarily made of?

• Large water bodies

• Tiny droplets of water and dust

• Solid ice particles

• Hot air and smoke

Which type of cloud is known for being big and puffy, often resembling cotton balls?

• Cirrus clouds

• Cumulus clouds

• Nimbus clouds

• Stratus clouds

How does rain form when warm air rises?

• The air cools and water vapor forms droplets

• The air heats up and evaporates

• The air condenses into fog

• The air freezes into ice

What determines the type of rain that falls?

• The temperature of the air

• The speed of the wind

• The type of cloud it comes from

• The time of day

What happens to water droplets in clouds to form snowflakes?

• They evaporate

• They freeze into ice crystals

• They turn into fog

• They melt into rain