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

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

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.

Related Mcqs:

  1. At middle latitudes, the base of an altostratus or altocumulus cloud would generally be found between __________.
  2. A dim, “watery” sun visible through a gray sheet-like cloud layer is often a good indication of _________ clouds.
  3. Infrared and visible satellite images might provide __________?
  4. Which association below is not correct?
  5. Which cloud is likely to cause heavy rainfall?
  6. When clouds are viewed near the horizon, the individual cloud elements usually __________?
  7. Which of the following helps to explain why even though northern latitudes experience 24 hours of sunlight on June 22, they are not warmer than latitudes further south?
  8. Rising air cools by this process of __________?
  9. Which latitude belt best describes the middle latitudes?
  10. The main reason(s) for warm summers in northern middle latitudes is that ______________?

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