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 Which type of cloud is highest in the sky? Cumulus Stratus Cirrus 2 / 15 What role does the Sun play in 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. When the Sun sets, it allows temperatures on Earth to cool, leading to cloud formation. 3 / 15 What is the process called when water vapor (a gas) becomes a liquid. freezing condensation melting evaporation 4 / 15 Which type of cloud is lowest in the sky? Stratus Cumulus Cirrus 5 / 15 Which of the following statements best defines clouds? dust particles suspended in the sky pollution from Earth's surface that is a mixture of smoke and fog steam from the ground that has risen into the sky floating collections of condensed water droplets or ice crystals 6 / 15 Based on this picture of clouds, which of the following weather patterns are most likely to occur? no precipitation light rain and fog earthquake thunderstorm 7 / 15 What type of clouds are shown in the picture below? cumulonimbus cirrus cumulus stratus 8 / 15 Which type of cloud is white and puffy? cirrus cumulonimbus cumulus stratus 9 / 15 Which term best describes water vapor? Solid Gas Liquid 10 / 15 Which type of cloud is low to the ground and covers the sky like a blanket? stratus cirrus cumulonimbus cumulus 11 / 15 What is the first step in the formation of clouds? Water vapor in the air cools and condenses, forming water droplets. Evaporated water rises into the atmosphere. Sunlight warms the surface, causing water to evaporate. Many water droplets collect to form clouds. 12 / 15 What type of clouds are called "fair weather clouds" and look like floating cotton? Cumulonimbus Stratus Nimbus Cumulus 13 / 15 This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals. stratus cloud cirrus cloud cumulonimbus cloud cumulus cloud 14 / 15 Clouds form during the process of... condensation precipitation evaporation runoff 15 / 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 Your score is 0% Restart quiz Go to the Quizzes Page