Science Chapter 5 Set 2

6 Written Questions

1. high, thin, curly-looking clouds
2. storm has begun, & people have reported seeing it
3. low & flat clouds
4. water vapor in the atmosphere
5. ice crystals in the clouds that join together & fall to earth
6. ice that falls during warm weather

6 Multiple Choice Questions

1. raindrops that fall through air that is below freezing & land as tiny ice pellets
   1. sleet
   2. snow
   3. clouds
   4. hail
2. fluffy looking clouds with flat bottoms
   1. clouds
   2. stratus clouds
   3. cirrus clouds
   4. cumulus clouds
3. means the cloud produces precipitation
   1. sleet
   2. snow
   3. clouds
   4. nimbus
4. a large, swift-moving air mass meets a cold air mass
   1. cumulus clouds
   2. hurricane
   3. weather forecast
   4. thunderstorm occurs when
5. moisture that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground
   1. blizzard
   2. hail
   3. precipitation
   4. humidity
6. a prediction of future weather conditions
   1. weather warning
   2. weather watch
   3. weather forecast
   4. meteorologist

6 True/False Questions

1. weather watch → conditions are right, but weather is not currently happening

   True        False

2. meteorologist → a prediction of future weather conditions

   True        False

3. clouds → form from condensed water vapor or ice crystals

   True        False

4. hurricane → Atlantic or easter Pacific Ocean storm with spiraling winds

   True        False

5. blizzard → means the cloud produces precipitation

   True        False

6. dew & frost → a scientist who studies the atmosphere & weather

   True        False