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Worksheets4.7 Types of Clouds
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
Clouds are made up of tiny drops of ____________ or ice. The moisture in the cloud affects the weather.
dust
water
oxygen
cotton
Why are clouds important in science?
They help us predict the weather
They are part of the ozone layer
They produce greenhouse gases
These are the highest clouds in the sky. They look white, thin and wispy. They usually mean good weather.
Cumulus
Cirrus
Stratus
These clouds are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy. They mean fair weather.
Cirrus
Cumulus
Stratus
Low clouds (like fog), that are thick, cover the sky, and block the sun. Usually bring rain or snow.
Stratus
Cumulus
Cirrus
Clouds that are considered "middle" clouds are
Alto
Stratus
Cirrus
Cirrocumulus clouds are...
dark, storm clouds
fog clouds
small, rounded white puffs, often appear in long rows or can look like small ripples
thin, wispy clouds
What type of clouds are shown in the picture? (thin, sheet-like clouds)
altostratus
cirrostratus
cumulonimbus
altocumulus
These types of clouds appear as gray, puffy masses that form in groups, they can predict thunderstorms if seen on a warm and humid morning
cumulonimbus
altocumulus
cumulus
stratus
dark gray clouds associated with continuous falling rain or snow
cirrus clouds
altostratus clouds
nimbostratus clouds
cumulonimbus clouds
Cumulonimbus clouds are...
thin, sheet like clouds
large cloud masses, usually thunderstorm clouds associated with heavy rain, snow, lightning and tornadoes
wispy, thin clouds
small, puffy white clouds
low, puffy, gray clouds, form in rows.
cirrostratus
altocumulus
cirrus
Stratocumulus
Clouds that are the highest elevation:
Cirrus
Stratus
Alto
Clouds at a middle elevation:
Cirrus
Alto
Stratus
Clouds at the lowest elevation:
Cirrus
Alto
Stratus
