Question

Q. Consider the following types of clouds:

Which one of the following is the correct order of their height starting from the ground?

• A.
  Cirrocumulus > Altocumulus > Stratocumulus
• B.
  Stratocumulus > Altocumulus > Cirrocumulus
• C.
  Altocumulus > Cirrocumulus > Stratocumulus
• D.
  Stratocumulus > Cirrocumulus > Altocumulus

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Stratocumulus > Altocumulus > Cirrocumulus
Explanation:

Low-level clouds are located at the altitude range of 0-3 km, which are Stratus, Cumulus, and Stratocumulus. Mid-level clouds are located at the altitude range of 3-6 km, which are named altocumulus, altostratus. And lastly High-level clouds which are at the altitudes of 6-13 km are termed as Cirrocumulus, Cirrus, and Cirrostratus.