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General Knowledge · Q26

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 26

Q26

In middle latitudes, which cloud will have the lowest base?

A.
Cirrostratus
B.
Stratocumulus
Answer
C.
Altocumulus
D.
Cirrus

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Low clouds (stratus, stratocumulus, nimbostratus) can form anywhere from the ground to an altitude of approximately 6,000 feet. Fog is simply a low cloud in contact with the earth's surface.