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