Trivia Quiz On Cloud Formation And Layers?
Nephrology is the science of clouds, which is undertaken in the cloud physics branch of meteorology. There are five basic types of clouds on earth and these include cirrus, stratus, stratocumulus, cumulus, and cumulonimbus. Do you think you can identify these different clouds? Test your cloud name knowledge by taking up this trivia quiz on cloud formation and layers. Have fun!
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What kind of cloud is this?
- A.
Nimbus
- B.
Cumulus
- C.
Cirrus
- D.
Altocumulus
Correct Answer
C. CirrusExplanation
Thin and wispy, curved clouds are called cirrus.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What type of cloud spans all 3 altitude ranges?
- A.
Cirrostratus
- B.
Cumulonimbus
- C.
Nimbostratus
- D.
Altocumulus
Correct Answer
B. CumulonimbusExplanation
Cumulonimbus are the big, towering storm clouds that span all 3 altitude levels.Rate this question:
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- 3.
At what altitude level can you find nimbostratus clouds?
- A.
Low
- B.
Middle
- C.
High
- D.
All
Correct Answer
A. LowExplanation
nimbostratus clouds are sheet-like rain clouds at lower altitudes.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which Latin word means "sheet" or "layer"?
- A.
Nimbus
- B.
Cumulus
- C.
Cirrus
- D.
Stratus
Correct Answer
D. StratusExplanation
The Latin word "stratus" means "sheet" or "layer". This term is used to describe a low-level cloud formation that appears as a uniform layer covering a large area of the sky. The clouds in the stratus category are typically gray and can be associated with overcast conditions.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which Latin word means "rain"?
- A.
Nimbus
- B.
Cumulus
- C.
Cirrus
- D.
Stratus
Correct Answer
A. NimbusExplanation
The Latin word "Nimbus" means "rain".Rate this question:
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