Geography 5 M – 2nd Qtr - Seatwork # 1: Types of Clouds

Direction: Read and answer the following questions. True or False

__________1. Cumulus clouds are the highest among all clouds. (1 pt.)

__________2. Nimbus clouds have a ringlet or curly shape appearance. (1 pt.)

__________3. Cirrus clouds have a very thin, curly, and feathery appearance. (1 pt.)

__________4. Stratus clouds are low-level clouds that bring light rain and drizzle. (1 pt.)

__________5. Sailors used to call cumulus clouds “mares’ tails”. (1 pt.)

__________6. Nimbus clouds have a grayish-black color. (1 pt.)

__________7. Clouds are classified based on their shape and the height at which they form. (1 pt.)

__________8. Cumulus clouds form in warm weather conditions. (1 pt.)

__________9. Cirrus clouds are made up of ice crystals. (1 pt.)

__________10. Nimbus is a Latin word that means ringlet or curl. (1 pt.)

Fill in the blanks

__________1. The _________ clouds appear as flat, gray sheets of clouds floating in the sky. (1 pt.)

__________2. Cirrus clouds are found 6- _________ km from the ground. (Note: Answer in numeral
form) (1 pt.)

__________3. The _________ clouds usually bring fair or good weather. (1 pt.)

__________4. The Latin word “cumulus” means _________ or pile. (1 pt.)

__________5. A cloud is a mass of condensed water vapor suspended in the upper _________. (1 pt.)