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WorksheetsAtmosphere, Weather, and Clouds
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Clouds are made up of tiny drops of ______ or ice. The moisture in the cloud affects the weather.
a)
dust
b)
water
c)
cloud particles
d)
precipitation
2.
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
3.
This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it.
a)
Cumulus
b)
Cirrus
c)
Stratus
d)
Cumulonimbus
4.
They are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy.
a)
Cirrus
b)
Cumulonimbus
c)
Cumulus
d)
Stratus
5.
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
6.
Which cloud brings nice weather?
a)
Cumulonimbus
b)
Cumulus
c)
Stratus
7.
Low clouds (like fog), that are thick, cover the sky, and block the sun. Usually bring continuous precipitation (rain or snow).
a)
stratus
b)
cumulus
c)
cirrus
d)
nimbo
8.
what type of cloud is shown?
a)
cumulus
b)
cirrus
c)
stratus
9.
what type of cloud is shown?
a)
cumulus
b)
cirrus
c)
stratus
10.
what type of cloud is shown?
a)
cumulus
b)
cirrus
c)
stratus
11.
This illustration is a picture of which cycle?
a)
The Life Cycle
b)
The Rock Cylce
c)
The Water Cycle
d)
The Earth Cycle
12.
Which instrument measure air temperature?
a)
Thermometer
b)
Wind Vane
c)
Weather Vane
d)
Anemometer
13.
Which instrument measures wind direction?
a)
Rain Gauge
b)
Wind Vane
c)
Wind Tracker
d)
Anemometer
14.
Which instrument measures how much precipitation has fallen?
a)
Anemometer
b)
Thermometer
c)
Rain Gauge
d)
Wind Vane
15.
Which instrument measures wind speed?
a)
Rain Gauge
b)
Wind Vane
c)
Thermometer
d)
Anemometer
16.
a)
wind vane- wind direction
b)
thermometer-temperature
c)
rain gauge-rain fall
d)
anemometer-wind speed
17.
a)
thermometer-temperature
b)
rain gauge-rain fall
c)
barometer-air pressure
d)
hygrometer-humidity
18.
The weight of the air pressing down is...
a)
Barometer
b)
Temperature
c)
Air Pressure
d)
Compass
19.
Liquid water changes into water vapor.
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
sublimation
d)
freezing
20.
Which of the following is the correct order of the atmosphere layers from Earth to space?
a)
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
b)
troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, stratosphere
c)
thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, exosphere
d)
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere
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