Clouds
  • 1. The word "stratus" means?
A) uniform
B) round
C) layered
D) puffy
  • 2. The word "nimbus" means?
A) round
B) layered
C) rain
D) uniform
  • 3. Another name for a storm cloud is...
A) altostratus
B) altocirrus
C) cumulonimbus
D) cirrus
  • 4. _________ clouds are a sign that the weather is going to change.
A) cirrus
B) stratus
C) nimbostratus
D) cumulus
  • 5. On sunny fair days we generally see this type of cloud...
A) cumulonimbus
B) nimbostratus
C) cumulus
  • 6. Cumulus clouds are _______ in shape.
A) puffy
B) flat
C) long
D) layered
  • 7. Cirrus clouds are _________ in shape.
A) flat
B) wispy or hairlike
C) uniform
D) puffy
  • 8. Stratus clouds are...
A) white
B) dark gray
C) blue
D) black
  • 9. Fog is a special ________ cloud that has fallen to the ground.
A) cumulonimbus
B) stratus
C) cirrus
D) cumulus
  • 10. The word "alto" means...
A) mid altitude
B) low altitude
C) high altitude
  • 11. All cirrus clouds can be found in
A) mid altitude
B) high altitude
C) low altitude
  • 12. Cumulonimbus and nimbostratus clouds both produce...
A) precipitation
B) cloudy skies with no rain
C) sunny skies
  • 13. These clouds can be seen on nice sunny ...
A) Cumulonimbus
B) Cumulus
C) Nimbostratus
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