Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

World Geography

Question:
The clouds which appear at the lowest level in the earth's atmosphere are called as?
Options:
Stratus
Nimbus
Cirrostratus
Cirrus
Correct Answer:
Stratus
Explanation:
The two main types of low clouds include stratus, which develop horizontally, and cumulus, which develop vertically. Stratus clouds are uniform and flat, producing a gray layer of cloud cover which may be precipitation-free or may cause periods of light precipitation or drizzle.