Clouds and Cloud Formation

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What is the process by which water vapor in the air condenses to form clouds called?

  1. Evaporation

  2. Condensation

  3. Sublimation

  4. Deposition


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air condenses to form clouds.

What are the three main types of clouds?

  1. Cirrus, Cumulus, and Stratus

  2. Alto, Nimbo, and Stratocumulus

  3. Cirrocumulus, Cumulonimbus, and Stratus

  4. Cirrostratus, Cumulus, and Nimbostratus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of clouds are Cirrus, Cumulus, and Stratus.

Which type of cloud is characterized by its thin, wispy appearance?

  1. Cirrus

  2. Cumulus

  3. Stratus

  4. Nimbostratus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cirrus clouds are characterized by their thin, wispy appearance.

Which type of cloud is characterized by its puffy, cotton-like appearance?

  1. Cirrus

  2. Cumulus

  3. Stratus

  4. Nimbostratus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cumulus clouds are characterized by their puffy, cotton-like appearance.

Which type of cloud is characterized by its uniform, gray appearance?

  1. Cirrus

  2. Cumulus

  3. Stratus

  4. Nimbostratus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stratus clouds are characterized by their uniform, gray appearance.

What is the name of the cloud that is associated with thunderstorms?

  1. Cirrus

  2. Cumulus

  3. Stratus

  4. Cumulonimbus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms.

What is the name of the cloud that is associated with rain?

  1. Cirrus

  2. Cumulus

  3. Stratus

  4. Nimbostratus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nimbostratus clouds are associated with rain.

What is the name of the cloud that is associated with snow?

  1. Cirrus

  2. Cumulus

  3. Stratus

  4. Nimbostratus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nimbostratus clouds are associated with snow.

What is the name of the cloud that is associated with hail?

  1. Cirrus

  2. Cumulus

  3. Stratus

  4. Cumulonimbus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with hail.

What is the name of the cloud that is associated with fog?

  1. Cirrus

  2. Cumulus

  3. Stratus

  4. Nimbostratus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stratus clouds are associated with fog.

What is the name of the cloud that is associated with ice crystals?

  1. Cirrus

  2. Cumulus

  3. Stratus

  4. Nimbostratus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cirrus clouds are associated with ice crystals.

What is the name of the cloud that is associated with water droplets?

  1. Cirrus

  2. Cumulus

  3. Stratus

  4. Nimbostratus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cumulus clouds are associated with water droplets.

What is the name of the cloud that is associated with mixed-phase precipitation?

  1. Cirrus

  2. Cumulus

  3. Stratus

  4. Nimbostratus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nimbostratus clouds are associated with mixed-phase precipitation.

What is the name of the cloud that is associated with virga?

  1. Cirrus

  2. Cumulus

  3. Stratus

  4. Nimbostratus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nimbostratus clouds are associated with virga.

What is the name of the cloud that is associated with mammatus clouds?

  1. Cirrus

  2. Cumulus

  3. Stratus

  4. Cumulonimbus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with mammatus clouds.

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