Go to the Quizzes Page Types of Clouds 0% 49 Created by AbuBakrShalabi Click "Watch Now" to watch the video. Then, answer the following questions: Please write your name and email to receive your certificate. 1 / 15 Based on this picture of clouds, which of the following weather patterns are most likely to occur? thunderstorm earthquake no precipitation light rain and fog 2 / 15 What role does the Sun play in cloud formation? Heat from the Sun provides energy for water to evaporate from the Earth's surface. The Sun revolves around the Earth causing clouds to form. The Sun does not have a role in the formation of clouds. When the Sun sets, it allows temperatures on Earth to cool, leading to cloud formation. 3 / 15 Which type of cloud is low to the ground and covers the sky like a blanket? cumulus stratus cumulonimbus cirrus 4 / 15 What is the first step in the formation of clouds? Water vapor in the air cools and condenses, forming water droplets. Many water droplets collect to form clouds. Evaporated water rises into the atmosphere. Sunlight warms the surface, causing water to evaporate. 5 / 15 Which type of cloud is highest in the sky? Cumulus Cirrus Stratus 6 / 15 Which of the following statements best defines clouds? dust particles suspended in the sky steam from the ground that has risen into the sky pollution from Earth's surface that is a mixture of smoke and fog floating collections of condensed water droplets or ice crystals 7 / 15 Which type of cloud is white and puffy? cirrus stratus cumulonimbus cumulus 8 / 15 What is the process called when water vapor (a gas) becomes a liquid. condensation freezing evaporation melting 9 / 15 What are clouds made out of? 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases molecules of pure oxygen ozone and carbon dioxide water droplets, dust, and smoke particles 10 / 15 What type of clouds are shown in the picture below? cumulus stratus cumulonimbus cirrus 11 / 15 Which type of cloud is lowest in the sky? Cumulus Cirrus Stratus 12 / 15 What type of clouds are called "fair weather clouds" and look like floating cotton? Cumulus Stratus Nimbus Cumulonimbus 13 / 15 This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals. cirrus cloud stratus cloud cumulonimbus cloud cumulus cloud 14 / 15 Which term best describes water vapor? Liquid Gas Solid 15 / 15 Clouds form during the process of... precipitation condensation evaporation runoff Your score is 0% Restart quiz Go to the Quizzes Page