Earth Science: Chapter 20

Which layer of the atmosphere do clouds form in?

The temperature at which condensation occurs is called the

What name is given to a thunderstorm cloud?

Because of adiabatic cooling

Look at the picture. What type of clouds are shown?

The altitude at which condensation occurs is called the

What name is given to a stratus cloud that is producing rain?

What name is given to a small water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air

Look at the picture. What type of clouds are shown?

Of the choices listed, which type of cloud would be the highest?

Which of the following is NOT a cloud type that was discussed in class?

Very high cumulus clouds are called

What name is given to water vapor that has condensed very near the ground?

Of the choices listed, which type of cloud would be the lowest?

What cloud name means "piled" or "heaped?"

Which cloud name means "curly?"

What cloud name means "sheet-like" or "layered?"

Look at the picture. What type of clouds are shown?

What name is given to stratus clouds that are higher than usual?

What type of clouds are composed of ice crystal and are very high?