Clouds
  • 1. The word "stratus" means?
A) puffy
B) round
C) layered
D) uniform
  • 2. The word "nimbus" means?
A) round
B) rain
C) layered
D) uniform
  • 3. Another name for a storm cloud is...
A) altostratus
B) cumulonimbus
C) cirrus
D) altocirrus
  • 4. _________ clouds are a sign that the weather is going to change.
A) cirrus
B) cumulus
C) nimbostratus
D) stratus
  • 5. On sunny fair days we generally see this type of cloud...
A) cumulonimbus
B) cumulus
C) nimbostratus
  • 6. Cumulus clouds are _______ in shape.
A) flat
B) long
C) puffy
D) layered
  • 7. Cirrus clouds are _________ in shape.
A) flat
B) uniform
C) puffy
D) wispy or hairlike
  • 8. Stratus clouds are...
A) dark gray
B) black
C) blue
D) white
  • 9. Fog is a special ________ cloud that has fallen to the ground.
A) cumulonimbus
B) stratus
C) cirrus
D) cumulus
  • 10. The word "alto" means...
A) mid altitude
B) high altitude
C) low altitude
  • 11. All cirrus clouds can be found in
A) mid altitude
B) high altitude
C) low altitude
  • 12. Cumulonimbus and nimbostratus clouds both produce...
A) sunny skies
B) precipitation
C) cloudy skies with no rain
  • 13. These clouds can be seen on nice sunny ...
A) Cumulonimbus
B) Cumulus
C) Nimbostratus
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