Go to the Quizzes Page Types of Clouds 0% 46 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 Which of the following statements best defines clouds? steam from the ground that has risen into the sky floating collections of condensed water droplets or ice crystals pollution from Earth's surface that is a mixture of smoke and fog dust particles suspended in the sky 2 / 15 Based on this picture of clouds, which of the following weather patterns are most likely to occur? earthquake light rain and fog no precipitation thunderstorm 3 / 15 What role does the Sun play in cloud formation? The Sun revolves around the Earth causing clouds to form. Heat from the Sun provides energy for water to evaporate from the Earth's surface. 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. 4 / 15 Which type of cloud is low to the ground and covers the sky like a blanket? cirrus cumulonimbus cumulus stratus 5 / 15 What are clouds made out of? ozone and carbon dioxide water droplets, dust, and smoke particles molecules of pure oxygen 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases 6 / 15 What type of clouds are called "fair weather clouds" and look like floating cotton? Cumulonimbus Stratus Cumulus Nimbus 7 / 15 Which term best describes water vapor? Liquid Gas Solid 8 / 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. 9 / 15 Which type of cloud is lowest in the sky? Stratus Cumulus Cirrus 10 / 15 What type of clouds are shown in the picture below? cumulonimbus stratus cumulus cirrus 11 / 15 What is the process called when water vapor (a gas) becomes a liquid. evaporation melting freezing condensation 12 / 15 This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals. stratus cloud cumulonimbus cloud cumulus cloud cirrus cloud 13 / 15 Clouds form during the process of... evaporation runoff condensation precipitation 14 / 15 Which type of cloud is highest in the sky? Cirrus Cumulus Stratus 15 / 15 Which type of cloud is white and puffy? cumulonimbus cumulus cirrus stratus Your score is 0% Restart quiz Go to the Quizzes Page