Cloud Types

Question 1

In the early afternoon you see fluffy white clouds low in the sky. By late afternoon those clouds spread out and form a thin, flat layer that covers most of the sky. Based on the cloud types, what weather change is most likely?

Accepted Answer

It will become overcast with a chance of light rain.

Answer

It will become windy and stormy.

Answer

It will stay sunny all day.

Answer

It will start snowing.

Question 2

Lily is writing a short weather note. She sees three clouds: 1. A soft, cotton‑like cloud low in the sky. 2. A thin, feather‑like cloud high up. 3. A smooth, low‑hanging gray sheet covering a large area. Which list matches each description to the correct cloud name?

Accepted Answer

Cumulus, Cirrus, Stratus

Answer

Cumulus, Stratus, Cirrus

Answer

Cirrus, Cumulus, Stratus

Answer

Stratus, Cumulus, Cirrus

Question 3

During the school field trip, the class sees a small white cloud forming just above the pond as the late‑afternoon air gets cooler. Which explanation best describes how that cloud was made?

Accepted Answer

Warm, moist air over the pond rises, cools down, and the water vapour condenses into tiny droplets that become a cloud.

Answer

Strong wind pushes dust and leaves up into the sky, and they turn into a cloud.

Answer

The sun’s heat makes the pond water evaporate directly into a cloud without cooling first.

Answer

The pond water freezes into ice, and the ice particles rise to make a cloud.

Try three questions

In the early afternoon you see fluffy white clouds low in the sky. By late afternoon those clouds spread out and form a thin, flat layer that covers most of the sky. Based on the cloud types, what weather change is most likely?

Lily is writing a short weather note. She sees three clouds: 1. A soft, cotton‑like cloud low in the sky. 2. A thin, feather‑like cloud high up. 3. A smooth, low‑hanging gray sheet covering a large area. Which list matches each description to the correct cloud name?

During the school field trip, the class sees a small white cloud forming just above the pond as the late‑afternoon air gets cooler. Which explanation best describes how that cloud was made?

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