Cloud Types

5 Questions | By Richardsonj08 | Last updated: Sep 22, 2016 | Total Attempts: 4543

This quiz combines multiple choice and true and false questions. The questions will cover different types of clouds and their characteristics. This information was discussed in the videos and in the articles. Good luck!

Questions and Answers

1.

What type of clouds have a sheetlike appearance and are composed of ice crystals?
- A.
  
  Stratocumulus Clouds
- B.
  
  Cirrostratus Clouds
- C.
  
  Nimbostratus Clouds
- D.
  
  Altostratus Clouds
2.

What types of clouds tend to be in groups and have a light gray color?
- A.
  
  High level clouds
- B.
  
  Middle level clouds
- C.
  
  Low level clouds
- D.
  
  All of the above
3.

Which type of clouds cover the entire sky?
- A.
  
  Cirrus Clouds
- B.
  
  Altocumulus Clouds
- C.
  
  Nibostratus Clouds
- D.
  
  Altostratus Clouds
4.

High level clouds appear 20,000 feet above the surface of Earth.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

These clouds have the capacity to form precipitation from weak to moderate in intensity.
- A.
  
  Stratocumulus Clouds
- B.
  
  Cirrus Clouds
- C.
  
  Cirrostratus Clouds
- D.
  
  None of the above