Go to the Quizzes Page Types of Clouds 0% 45 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 What is the process called when water vapor (a gas) becomes a liquid. evaporation melting freezing condensation 2 / 15 Which of the following statements best defines clouds? pollution from Earth's surface that is a mixture of smoke and fog dust particles suspended in the sky steam from the ground that has risen into the sky floating collections of condensed water droplets or ice crystals 3 / 15 Which type of cloud is highest in the sky? Stratus Cirrus Cumulus 4 / 15 What type of clouds are shown in the picture below? cumulonimbus cirrus stratus cumulus 5 / 15 This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals. cirrus cloud cumulonimbus cloud cumulus cloud stratus cloud 6 / 15 What is the first step in the formation of clouds? Sunlight warms the surface, causing water to evaporate. Water vapor in the air cools and condenses, forming water droplets. Evaporated water rises into the atmosphere. Many water droplets collect to form clouds. 7 / 15 Which type of cloud is white and puffy? cumulonimbus cirrus stratus cumulus 8 / 15 Based on this picture of clouds, which of the following weather patterns are most likely to occur? thunderstorm light rain and fog earthquake no precipitation 9 / 15 Clouds form during the process of... precipitation condensation runoff evaporation 10 / 15 Which term best describes water vapor? Liquid Gas Solid 11 / 15 What type of clouds are called "fair weather clouds" and look like floating cotton? Nimbus Cumulus Cumulonimbus Stratus 12 / 15 Which type of cloud is lowest in the sky? Cirrus Stratus Cumulus 13 / 15 What are clouds made out of? ozone and carbon dioxide 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases molecules of pure oxygen water droplets, dust, and smoke particles 14 / 15 Which type of cloud is low to the ground and covers the sky like a blanket? cumulonimbus stratus cirrus cumulus 15 / 15 What role does the Sun play in cloud formation? When the Sun sets, it allows temperatures on Earth to cool, leading to cloud formation. The Sun revolves around the Earth causing clouds to form. The Sun does not have a role in the formation of clouds. Heat from the Sun provides energy for water to evaporate from the Earth's surface. Your score is 0% Restart quiz Go to the Quizzes Page