Clouds and Weather (Grade 9)
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Clouds and Weather
1.
Match the cloud name with it's letter in the image below.
| __ | A | A. | Cirrocumulus |
| __ | B | B. | Cirrostratus |
| __ | C | C. | Cumulonimbus |
| __ | D | D. | Cirrus |
| __ | E | E. | Altostratus |
| __ | F | F. | Nimbostratus |
| __ | G | G. | Cumulus |
| __ | H | H. | Stratus |
| __ | I | I. | Altocumulus |
2.
Why does a mountain range cause a rain shadow?
3.
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining local weather patterns?
- Types of plants present
- Wind
- Solar radiation
- Landforms
- Ocean temperature
4.
What is weather?
5.
Why is the sun's energy critical in producing weather?
6.
Match the cloud type with its description.
| __ | Stratus | A. | Mid-level gray or bluish cloud that typically cover the sky |
| __ | Cumulus | B. | High-level wispy clouds made of ice crystals |
| __ | Cirrus | C. | Puffy cotton balls that have a flat base |
| __ | Altostratus | D. | Low, gray clouds covering most of the sky |
| __ | Cirrocumulus | E. | Small puffs forming rows high in the sky |
7.
Cumulus clouds are usually an indication of what?
- Drought
- Tornadoes
- Snow
- Fair weather
- Lightning
8.
Stratus clouds are usually an indication of what?
- Clear weather
- Precipitation
- Lightning
- Moisture high in the atmosphere
- Waterspouts
9.
Cirrus clouds are usually an indication of what?
- Thunderstorms
- Freezing rain
- Hurricane
- A clear day
- A change in the weather
10.
What is a contrail?
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