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Worksheets6.3 Clouds
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Clouds are formed during what part of the water cycle?
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
precipitation
d)
transpiration
2.
A collection of tiny, water droplets that are formed when water vapor cools and condenses during water cycle is called a __.
a)
sleet
b)
snow
c)
cloud
d)
evaporation
3.
Fog is an example of __ cloud.
a)
stratus
b)
cumulus
c)
cirrus
d)
cumulonimbus
4.
A low cloud that covers the sky like a gray blanket is a __ cloud.
a)
cirrus
b)
cumulus
c)
cumulonimbus
d)
stratus
5.
This cloud is white, cottony and typically indicates fair weather.
a)
cumulus
b)
stratus
c)
cirrus
d)
cumulonimbus
6.
These clouds are high and wispy and typically indicate snow or rain is coming.
a)
cumulous
b)
cirrus
c)
stratus
d)
cumulonimbus
7.
Because these clouds are so high, they are made up of ice crystals.
a)
cirrus
b)
stratus
c)
cumulus
d)
cumulonimbus
8.
A thunderhead or storm cloud is a __ cloud.
a)
cumulus
b)
cumulonimbus
c)
stratus
d)
cirrus
9.
TRUE or FALSE: The first step in cloud formation is the warming of Earth's surface by the sun.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
10.
During evaporation, does warm air rise, fall, or spread out?
a)
rise
b)
fall
c)
spread out
11.
Which is NOT an example of condensation?
a)
glass of ice water on a hot summer day
b)
steam in shower condensing on the mirror
c)
water freezing on cold winter day
d)
boiling water collecting on lid of pot
12.
At what temperature does water freeze in Celcius?
a)
0
b)
32
c)
212
d)
100
13.
At what temperature does water freeze in Fahrenheit?
a)
0
b)
32
c)
100
d)
212
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