Name:_________________________ Date:_____________________

Observe different type of clouds everyday and take pictures of them. Choose 6 or 7 best
clouds that you have observed and record the type, level, color, temperature of the day. See
if you could predict the chance of rain according to your knowledge in clouds.
Due Date: April 1/19
Discussion Questions: (some answers could be found in textbook p. 213 and some could be
found by doing your own research)
1. How are fluffy white clouds formed by convection currents? Explain with a diagram
2. Which factors contribute in making different type of clouds? Give three examples.
3. How do clouds look like before thunderstorm? Explain in terms of energy transfer
and condensation of water particles.

Observation #1 Date:________________Time:_________________
Name of Cloud:____________________________
Picture Shape Level Color Temp. Chance of
(C) Rain (%)

Low White

Medium Light Grey

High Dark Grey

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Observation #2 Date:________________Time:_________________
Name of Cloud:____________________________
Picture Shape Level Color Temp. Chance of
(C) Rain (%)

Low White

Medium Light Grey

High Dark Grey

Observation #3 Date:________________Time:_________________
Name of Cloud:____________________________
Picture Shape Level Color Temp. Chance of
(C) Rain (%)

Low White

Medium Light Grey

High Dark Grey

Observation #4 Date:________________Time:_________________
Name of Cloud:____________________________
Picture Shape Level Color Temp. Chance of
(C) Rain (%)

Low White

Medium Light Grey

High Dark Grey

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Observation #5 Date:________________Time:_________________
Name of Cloud:____________________________
Picture Shape Level Color Temp. Chance of
(C) Rain (%)

Low White

Medium Light Grey

High Dark Grey

Observation #6 Date:________________Time:_________________
Name of Cloud:____________________________
Picture Shape Level Color Temp. Chance of
(C) Rain (%)

Low White

Medium Light Grey

High Dark Grey

Observation #7 Date:________________Time:_________________
Name of Cloud:____________________________
Picture Shape Level Color Temp. Chance of
(C) Rain (%)

Low White

Medium Light Grey

High Dark Grey