Question

The cloud that is NOT precipitating and covers the entire sky, forming a low blanket of clouds that causes overcast conditions.

What kind of cloud is this?

A) stratus
B) nimbostratus
C) altostratus
D) cirrostratus

Answer 1

The Correct Answer is A

Step-by-step explanation:

• When large air masses cool then Stratus Clouds are formed, also known as Fog or mist.
• Stratus Clouds are one of the clouds which are formed lowest in the sky.
• Stratus Clouds are the grayish color clouds and often cover the entire sky.
• They look alike Fog but doesn't reach the ground.
• Stratus Clouds are formed low in the atmosphere when air is forced up slowly.

Answer 2

A) stratus

Step-by-step explanation:

• A stratus is a low-level cloud that is caused by the horizontal layering of the sky has a uniform base and is described as a flat hazy ad featureless cloud that had colors of dark grey to white.

• It occurs at a height of about 0-2,000 m, in height, they produce a light drizzle and small amounts of snow.

• And are formed when the sheets of the warm air are lifted fo from the ground by supercooled water droplets and the clouds have a nebulous veil.

• About 50 % of this type of cloud covers the arctic region. Thereby causing a large effect on the energy emissions and absorptions through radiation.