UPSC Geography Atmosphere / वायुमंडल Question Bank Atmosphere

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    The clouds of the highest altitude are                 

    A)  Altocumulus

    B)  Altostratus

    C)  Cumulus

    D)  Cirrostratus

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     The clouds of the highest altitude arc Cirrostratus. Cirrostratus cloud is a high, thin, generally uniform Strati form genus-type, composed of ice-crystals. It is difficult to detect and is capable of forming halos when the cloud lakes the form of thin Cirrostratus nebulosus. The cloud has a fibrous texture with no halos if it is thicker Cirrostratus fibratus.


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