Quiz  /  Clouds and Cloud Types Quiz

  • 1. 
    These clouds are probably composed of ice crystals and dust from meteor smoke, and they occur at altitudes of 82 km (50 miles).

  • Noctilucent clouds
  • Stratocumulus clouds
  • Cirrus clouds
  • Cumulonimbus clouds

  • 2. 
    Which statement is true about orographic clouds?

  • They form near the ground during the coolest parts of the day.
  • They are formed by the ascent of air over hills and mountains.
  • They are the puffy clouds associated with pleasant weather and sunny skies.
  • They are formed by convection and rising air, especially during hot humid weather.

  • 3. 
    The clouds associated with thunderstorms are called…

  • Stratus clouds
  • Cumulus clouds
  • Cirrus clouds
  • Cumulonimbus clouds

  • 4. 
    Which statement regarding cloud formation is true?

  • Clouds form when relatively moist air rises.
  • Clouds are formed when cool dry air rises.
  • Clouds are formed when hot dry air rises.
  • Clouds are formed when hot dry air descends.

  • 5. 
    What is the name for a cloud that forms near the ground?

  • A nimbus cloud
  • A cumulus cloud
  • A noctilucent cloud
  • Fog

  • 6. 
    What prefix is often used in names of types of high clouds, which are found at mean heights above the ground of 5 to 13 km (16,500 to 42,500 feet)?

  • Cirro- (for cirrus clouds)
  • Strato- (for stratus clouds)
  • Cumulo- (for cumulus clouds)
  • Nimbo- (for nimbus clouds)

  • 7. 
    What general type of cloud is typically associated with longer periods of rain rather than brief but intense showers and thunderstorms?

  • Cumulus
  • Nimbus
  • Stratus
  • Cirrus

  • 8. 
    What is the formal name for “mother-of-pearl” clouds, which often appear in brilliant iridescent colors?

  • Stratocumulus clouds
  • Orographic clouds
  • Nacreous clouds
  • Noctilucent clouds
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