Go to the Quizzes Page Types of Clouds 0% 54 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? pollution from Earth's surface that is a mixture of smoke and fog dust particles suspended in the sky floating collections of condensed water droplets or ice crystals steam from the ground that has risen into the sky 2 / 15 This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals. cumulonimbus cloud cirrus cloud stratus cloud cumulus cloud 3 / 15 Which type of cloud is highest in the sky? Cirrus Cumulus Stratus 4 / 15 What is the process called when water vapor (a gas) becomes a liquid. freezing melting condensation evaporation 5 / 15 Based on this picture of clouds, which of the following weather patterns are most likely to occur? thunderstorm earthquake no precipitation light rain and fog 6 / 15 Clouds form during the process of... condensation runoff evaporation precipitation 7 / 15 Which type of cloud is low to the ground and covers the sky like a blanket? cirrus cumulonimbus stratus cumulus 8 / 15 What type of clouds are shown in the picture below? stratus cirrus cumulonimbus cumulus 9 / 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. 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. The Sun revolves around the Earth causing clouds to form. 10 / 15 What type of clouds are called "fair weather clouds" and look like floating cotton? Cumulus Nimbus Stratus Cumulonimbus 11 / 15 Which type of cloud is white and puffy? cirrus stratus cumulonimbus cumulus 12 / 15 Which type of cloud is lowest in the sky? Cumulus Stratus Cirrus 13 / 15 Which term best describes water vapor? Liquid Gas Solid 14 / 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. 15 / 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 Your score is 0% Restart quiz Go to the Quizzes Page