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 This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals. cumulonimbus cloud stratus cloud cumulus cloud cirrus cloud 2 / 15 What type of clouds are called "fair weather clouds" and look like floating cotton? Cumulonimbus Stratus Cumulus Nimbus 3 / 15 Which term best describes water vapor? Gas Solid Liquid 4 / 15 Which type of cloud is white and puffy? cumulonimbus cirrus stratus cumulus 5 / 15 What is the first step in the formation of clouds? Evaporated water rises into the atmosphere. Many water droplets collect to form clouds. Sunlight warms the surface, causing water to evaporate. Water vapor in the air cools and condenses, forming water droplets. 6 / 15 What is the process called when water vapor (a gas) becomes a liquid. melting evaporation condensation freezing 7 / 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 8 / 15 Clouds form during the process of... runoff evaporation precipitation condensation 9 / 15 What role does the Sun play in cloud formation? 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. 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. 10 / 15 Which type of cloud is lowest in the sky? Cumulus Cirrus Stratus 11 / 15 Which type of cloud is low to the ground and covers the sky like a blanket? cumulonimbus cirrus stratus cumulus 12 / 15 What type of clouds are shown in the picture below? cumulonimbus cumulus cirrus stratus 13 / 15 Which of the following statements best defines clouds? floating collections of condensed water droplets or ice crystals steam from the ground that has risen into the sky pollution from Earth's surface that is a mixture of smoke and fog dust particles suspended in the sky 14 / 15 Which type of cloud is highest in the sky? Cirrus Cumulus Stratus 15 / 15 What are clouds made out of? ozone and carbon dioxide molecules of pure oxygen water droplets, dust, and smoke particles 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases Your score is 0% Restart quiz Go to the Quizzes Page