WorksheetsCloud Quiz
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins
Which type of cloud is typically found at the highest altitude?
Cumulus
Stratus
Cirrus
Nimbus
Which cloud type is known for its flat, layered appearance?
Cumulus
Stratus
Cirrus
Altocumulus
True or False: Cirrocumulus clouds are often referred to as "Cauliflower skies."
True
False
What type of clouds are commonly associated with fair weather but can develop into thunderstorms under the right conditions?
Cumulus
Stratus
Cirrus
Cumulonimbus
Which cloud type is characterized by its wispy, feather-like appearance?
Cumulus
Stratus
Cirrus
Nimbus
What type of cloud is typically low to the ground and can reduce visibility, similar to fog?
Cumulus
Stratus
Cirrus
Fog
True or False: Altocumulus clouds are found in the middle altitude range and can appear as a layer of cotton balls.
True
False
True or False: Lenticular clouds are typically stationary and can form over mountains, hills, or even tall buildings.
True
False
In naming clouds, the term stratus means….
Stretched out sheets/layers of clouds (form horizontally)
Globs of puffy clouds
High altitude clouds
Middle altitude clouds
In naming clouds, the term cumulus usually means…
Stretched out sheets/layers of clouds
Globs of puffy clouds
High altitude clouds
Middle altitude clouds
In naming clouds, the term Cirrus means….
Stretched out sheets/layers of clouds (form horizontally)
Globs of puffy clouds
Curl of hair, hair like clouds made of crystals
Middle altitude clouds
Clouds with the prefix alto form at a(n) _______________ elevation
Low
Medium
High
In naming clouds, the word nimbus means…
Puffy Clouds
Strong Winds
Sheet-like layer clouds
Rain forming clouds
What type of cloud is shown here? HINT: MID-LEVEL
Altostratus
Altocumulus
Cumulus
Cirrocumulus
What type of cloud is this? HINT: HIGH LEVEL
Cirrocumulus
Cirrostratus
Cirrus
Altocumulus
Draw your favorite cloud form.
Select the clouds that show rain.
What do both rain clouds have in common?
They are both enormous
They share the word "Nimbus"
What do the highest clouds have in common?
Clouds share the word "Cirrus" in their name
What do the middle-level clouds have in common?
Altostratus and altocumulus clouds share the same altitude range
Middle layer clouds share the word "Alto"
Organize the following cloud examples with their Latin root-word and their translation.
Alto
Stratus
Cirrus
Nimbus
Cumulus
Layers or sheet
Curl of hair,
Rain
Clump or pile
That Latin root alto means
precipitation
high altitude
low altitude
middle altitude
What weather is associated with stratus clouds?
Thunderstorms
Sunny, clear weather
Drizzle, light rain, no sun
Change in weather is coming
What weather is associated with cirrus clouds?
Thunderstorms
Sunny, clear weather
Drizzle, light rain, no sun
Change in weather is coming
What weather is associated with cumulus clouds?
Thunderstorms
Sunny, clear weather
Drizzle, light rain, no sun
Change in weather is coming
What is the approximate weight of an average sized cloud (cumulus)?
