clouds Flashcards
What are clouds primarily composed of?
Water vapor and ice crystals.
True or False: All clouds are formed at high altitudes.
False.
What is the term for the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water to form clouds?
Condensation.
What type of cloud is fluffy and white with a flat base, commonly seen on sunny days?
Cumulus clouds.
Fill in the blank: The classification of clouds based on their appearance and altitude is known as _____ classification.
Cloud.
Which type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus clouds.
What type of cloud is typically thin and wispy, often indicating fair weather?
Cirrus clouds.
True or False: Stratus clouds are usually associated with clear skies.
False.
What is the name of the cloud type that covers the sky like a blanket and often brings continuous rain?
Stratus clouds.
Multiple Choice: Which cloud type is known for its layered appearance? A) Cumulus B) Stratus C) Cirrus
B) Stratus.
What phenomenon occurs when clouds release precipitation?
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
What is the highest cloud type in the atmosphere?
Cirrus clouds.
Fill in the blank: The process of cloud formation is influenced by temperature, humidity, and _____ conditions.
Pressure.
True or False: All clouds are visible from the ground.
False.
What is the main difference between cumulus and stratus clouds?
Cumulus clouds are puffy and vertical, while stratus clouds are flat and horizontal.
What are the three main cloud types based on altitude?
Low, mid, and high clouds.
Multiple Choice: Which cloud type indicates stable weather conditions? A) Nimbostratus B) Cumulonimbus C) Cirrostratus
C) Cirrostratus.
What is the term for clouds that produce precipitation?
Nimbostratus or cumulonimbus clouds.
What type of cloud is often seen at sunrise or sunset, displaying vibrant colors?
Stratus or cirrus clouds.
True or False: Fog is considered a type of cloud.
True.
What cloud type is characterized by a flat base and often brings fog and drizzle?
Stratus clouds.
Fill in the blank: The _____ cloud is known for its towering structure and is often associated with severe weather.
Cumulonimbus.
What is the Latin word for ‘cloud’?
Nubes.
Multiple Choice: Which type of cloud is typically found at the lowest altitude? A) Cirrus B) Cumulus C) Stratus
C) Stratus.
What is the role of clouds in the Earth’s climate system?
They regulate temperature and influence weather patterns.
True or False: Clouds can reflect sunlight and contribute to cooling the Earth’s surface.
True.
