June 9, 2025

10 trivia quiz questions about types of clouds, with answers provided at the end

Questions
  1. What are the highest altitude clouds, often appearing wispy and thin?
  2. Which type of cloud is characterized by its fluffy, white appearance and is often seen on clear, fair-weather days?
  3. What are the low-level clouds that look like gray, layered sheets covering the sky?
  4. Which clouds are known for their towering, storm-forming structures and can reach high into the atmosphere?
  5. What type of clouds are typically associated with thunderstorms and have a dark, threatening appearance?
  6. Which clouds are mid-level and often appear as a gray or white layer covering the sky, sometimes with a patchy look?
  7. What are the cloud type called that resemble wispy strands and are made of ice crystals?
  8. Which clouds often form in the middle altitude range and look like smooth, uniform layers?
  9. What type of clouds are associated with fog when they are close to the ground?
  10. Which clouds are known for their cauliflower-like appearance and are commonly seen during fair weather?
Answers
  1. Cirrus clouds
  2. Cumulus clouds
  3. Stratus clouds
  4. Cumulonimbus clouds
  5. Cumulonimbus clouds
  6. Altostratus clouds
  7. Cirrostratus clouds
  8. Altocumulus clouds
  9. Fog (or low stratus clouds when near the ground)
  10. Cumulus clouds