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1920 Clouds and Precipitation

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mark looks at the clouds in the sky and decides that he does not need to take his umbrella with him today. Which clouds did Mark most likely see in the sky?

a)

cirrus

b)

nimbostratus

c)

cumulonimbus

d)

stratus

2.

Why is it important to know the different types of clouds?

a)

Clouds can indicate the time of day that it is.

b)

Clouds can indicate the type of weather that will occur.

c)

Clouds can indicate the temperature of different layers of the atmosphere.

d)

Clouds can indicate the temperature.

3.

If the temperature is 30°F from the atmosphere to the ground, which form will precipitation most likely be?

a)

fog

b)

hail

c)

rain

d)

snow

4.

Which type of cloud is most often visible during fair weather?

a)

altostratus

b)

cirrus

c)

cumulonimbus

d)

stratus

5.

Which type of weather is usually associated with a cumulus cloud?

a)

fair

b)

humid

c)

foggy

d)

stormy

6.

Dexter saw lightning. Which of the following cloud types was most likely present?

a)

cirrus

b)

cumulus

c)

cumulonimbus

d)

fog

7.

Which best describes the weather condition in which clouds touch the surface of Earth?

a)

dry

b)

foggy

c)

humid

d)

stormy

8.

Students report that the sky in their area has mostly cirrus clouds. What are most likely the weather conditions in the area?

a)

rainy

b)

cold

c)

windy

d)

fair

9.

Monica notices white, wispy, thin clouds, high in the atmosphere. Which type of weather is most likely taking place?

a)

foggy, overcast conditions

b)

light rainy weather

c)

fair, pleasant weather

d)

thunderstorms

10.

When are you MOST LIKELY to see white cumulus clouds?

a)

on a foggy day

b)

on a rainy day

c)

before a thunderstorm

d)

on a sunny day

11.
This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals
a)
cumulus cloud
b)
stratus cloud
c)
cirrus cloud
d)
cumulonimbus cloud
12.

What are the characteristics of a cumulus cloud?

a)

small, white and puffy

b)

low, puffy, gray clouds

c)

fluffy clouds, flat on the bottom, fair weather

d)

made of ice crystals, look like featehrs

13.

What is a cloud?

a)

a puffy pillow birds use to sleep on

b)

puffs of air that shade us from the sun

c)

dew that rises from plants

d)

tiny droplets of water

14.
They are highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather.
a)
Cumulus
b)
Cumulonimbus
c)
Cirrus
d)
Stratus
15.
These clouds are the closest to the ground. Their name means layer- or sheet like. They bring rain or snow and cover most of the sky. 
a)
Cirrus
b)
Stratus
c)
Cumulonimbus
d)
Cumulus