4th Grade: Kinds Of Clouds! Trivia Quiz
Clouds are formed in the stratosphere and mesosphere, and they come in different shades. Some clouds form different shapes that are enjoyable to see. Over the past week, we got to learn a lot about clouds and how they are formed. Test You have learned and should be able to identify the six kinds of clouds in the test below.
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What is fog? Where is it found?
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Cirrus clouds are high _________ clouds that look like feathers and are made from ice crystals.
Explanation
Cirrus clouds are high, wispy clouds that look like feathers that are made from ice crystals.Rate this question:
- 3.
Cumulonimbus clouds are:
- A.
Tall.
- B.
Puffy.
- C.
Dark.
- D.
Bring thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.
- E.
Bring light to moderate rain.
- F.
Like a blanket in the sky.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Tall.
C. Dark.
D. Bring thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.Explanation
Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, dark clouds that bring thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Cumulus clouds are:
- A.
Puffy.
- B.
Tall.
- C.
White.
- D.
In the sky on a nice, sunny day.
- E.
Look like cotton balls or cotton candy.
- F.
Light gray.
- G.
Low-lying.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Puffy.
C. White.
D. In the sky on a nice, sunny day.
E. Look like cotton balls or cotton candy.Explanation
Cumulus clouds are puffy, white clouds that look like cotton balls or cotton candy. We find these in the sky on a nice, sunny day.Rate this question:
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Stratus clouds are light gray clouds that look like cotton balls or cotton candy.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Stratus clouds are light gray clouds that look like a blanket in the sky.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Stratus clouds are light, gray clouds that look like a _______ in the sky. They may cover most of the sky.
Correct Answer
blanketExplanation
Stratus clouds are light, gray clouds that look like a blanket in the sky. They may cover most of the sky.Rate this question:
- 7.
Stratus clouds bring a steady rain.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Nimbostratus clouds bring a steady rain. It could be light or moderate.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following bring a steady rain?
- A.
Fog
- B.
Nimbostratus Clouds
- C.
Cumulonimbus Clouds
Correct Answer
B. Nimbostratus CloudsExplanation
Nimbostratus clouds are dark, gray stratus clouds that bring a steady rain. The rain can be light to moderate.Rate this question:
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