Go to the Quizzes Page Types of Clouds 0% 366 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 are clouds made out of? water droplets, dust, and smoke particles molecules of pure oxygen 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases ozone and carbon dioxide 3 / 15 Which type of cloud is lowest in the sky? Cirrus Cumulus Stratus 4 / 15 Based on this picture of clouds, which of the following weather patterns are most likely to occur? thunderstorm light rain and fog no precipitation earthquake 5 / 15 Which type of cloud is low to the ground and covers the sky like a blanket? cumulonimbus cirrus stratus cumulus 6 / 15 Which of the following statements best defines clouds? steam from the ground that has risen into the sky pollution from Earth's surface that is a mixture of smoke and fog floating collections of condensed water droplets or ice crystals dust particles suspended in the sky 7 / 15 Clouds form during the process of... condensation precipitation evaporation runoff 8 / 15 Which type of cloud is white and puffy? cumulonimbus cumulus cirrus stratus 9 / 15 What type of clouds are called "fair weather clouds" and look like floating cotton? Cumulonimbus Cumulus Nimbus Stratus 10 / 15 What is the process called when water vapor (a gas) becomes a liquid. melting condensation freezing evaporation 11 / 15 Which term best describes water vapor? Gas Solid Liquid 12 / 15 What type of clouds are shown in the picture below? cumulus cirrus stratus cumulonimbus 13 / 15 What role does the Sun play in 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. When the Sun sets, it allows temperatures on Earth to cool, leading to cloud formation. 14 / 15 This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals. cumulonimbus cloud cumulus cloud stratus cloud cirrus cloud 15 / 15 What is the first step in the formation of clouds? Evaporated water rises into the atmosphere. Water vapor in the air cools and condenses, forming water droplets. Sunlight warms the surface, causing water to evaporate. Many water droplets collect to form clouds. Your score is 0% Restart quiz Go to the Quizzes Page