Go to the Quizzes Page Types of Clouds 0% 56 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 type of clouds are shown in the picture below? cumulus stratus cumulonimbus cirrus 2 / 15 Clouds form during the process of... condensation evaporation precipitation runoff 3 / 15 Which type of cloud is lowest in the sky? Cumulus Cirrus Stratus 4 / 15 What type of clouds are called "fair weather clouds" and look like floating cotton? Cumulus Nimbus Cumulonimbus Stratus 5 / 15 What is the first step in the formation of clouds? Many water droplets collect to form clouds. Sunlight warms the surface, causing water to evaporate. Evaporated water rises into the atmosphere. Water vapor in the air cools and condenses, forming water droplets. 6 / 15 What are clouds made out of? molecules of pure oxygen water droplets, dust, and smoke particles 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases ozone and carbon dioxide 7 / 15 Based on this picture of clouds, which of the following weather patterns are most likely to occur? no precipitation earthquake thunderstorm light rain and fog 8 / 15 Which type of cloud is white and puffy? cumulus cirrus cumulonimbus stratus 9 / 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 10 / 15 Which type of cloud is highest in the sky? Cumulus Stratus Cirrus 11 / 15 What role does the Sun play in cloud formation? The Sun revolves around the Earth causing clouds to form. When the Sun sets, it allows temperatures on Earth to cool, leading to cloud formation. 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. 12 / 15 This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals. cirrus cloud cumulonimbus cloud cumulus cloud stratus cloud 13 / 15 What is the process called when water vapor (a gas) becomes a liquid. condensation evaporation freezing melting 14 / 15 Which type of cloud is low to the ground and covers the sky like a blanket? cumulonimbus cirrus cumulus stratus 15 / 15 Which term best describes water vapor? Solid Gas Liquid Your score is 0% Restart quiz Go to the Quizzes Page