Clouds Precipitation And Severe Storms Eagles

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1.

What prefix is used to identify clouds that appear from 2000 to 6000 meters above the surface?
- A.
  
  Cirro-
- B.
  
  Nimbo-
- C.
  
  Strato-
- D.
  
  Alto-
2.

Clouds are formed based on __________________ and height.
3.

Any storm with a low-pressure center causes a circular pattern of winds to form is a called a cyclone.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Fog is....
- A.
  
  Evaporation from the ground.
- B.
  
  Condensation on the ground.
- C.
  
  A cloud with its base on or near the ground.
- D.
  
  A cloud that sank to the ground.
5.

What type of cloud is shown in this image?
- A.
  
  Cumulus
- B.
  
  Cumulonimbus
- C.
  
  Altocumulus
- D.
  
  Nimbostratus
6.

Clouds are mainly made of
- A.
  
  Air
- B.
  
  Water
- C.
  
  Snow
- D.
  
  Cotton
7.

What kind of cloud is puffy and very white?
- A.
  
  Stratus
- B.
  
  Cirrus
- C.
  
  Cumulus
- D.
  
  Cumulonimbus
8.

Long, skinny clouds are called
- A.
  
  Cirrus
- B.
  
  Cumulus
- C.
  
  Stratus
- D.
  
  Hanging clouds
9.

Cumulonimbus clouds are also called
- A.
  
  Water clouds
- B.
  
  Heavy clouds
- C.
  
  Puffy clouds
- D.
  
  Rain clouds
10.

High level clouds appear 20,000 feet above the surface of Earth.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

An ________________ is a large region of air that has a similar temperature and humidity.
- A.
  
  Front
- B.
  
  Air mass
- C.
  
  Wind
12.

When one air mass meets a different air mass,this meetjng place between air masses is called a ______________.
- A.
  
  Cloud
- B.
  
  Storm
- C.
  
  Front
13.

A _________________ is a rainstorm that includes lightning and thunder.
- A.
  
  Thunderstorm
- B.
  
  Rainstorm
- C.
  
  Lightning storm
14.

Knowing the different clouds allows us to predict the weather.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Hurricane winds whip up large waves in the ocean.These waves cause a bilge of water in the ocean known as a _______________.
- A.
  
  Wind surge
- B.
  
  Storm surge
- C.
  
  Water surge
- D.
  
  Storm
16.

Last Saturday, Violeta saw the sky is blue, the sun shines brightly and there is no rain. She visited her friends and played outdoor games. What kind of weather was Saturday morning?
- A.
  
  Fair weather
- B.
  
  Stormy weather
- C.
  
  Cloudy weather
- D.
  
  Fine weather
17.

It is a place where all the data about the weather are being gathered and evaluated.
- A.
  
  Philippines
- B.
  
  Weather station
- C.
  
  Television
- D.
  
  Radio
18.

A barometer measures ________________.
- A.
  
  Humidity
- B.
  
  Pressure
- C.
  
  Wind direction
- D.
  
  Temperature
19.

Pressure is _______________.
- A.
  
  Higher on top of mountain
- B.
  
  Higher at sea level
- C.
  
  Lower at sea level
- D.
  
  Always the same
20.

A place that doesn’t get much rain over many years would have a cold climate.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

What are scientist who study weather called?
- A.
  
  Rainologists
- B.
  
  Meteorologists
- C.
  
  Biologists
22.

Which of these is not shown on a weather map?
- A.
  
  Isobars
- B.
  
  Precipitation
- C.
  
  Population
23.

In what ways does the Sun influence weather?
- A.
  
  The Sun heats water on Earth.
- B.
  
  The Sun heats air in the atmosphere.
- C.
  
  The Sun evaporates water in the atmosphere to create clouds.
- D.
  
  All answers are correct
24.

The constant recording of weather information helps to determine the climate of an area.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

The movement of air is called ______
- A.
  
  High pressure
- B.
  
  Wind
- C.
  
  Troposphere
- D.
  
  Humidity