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Why are cirrus clouds generally considered high clouds on the basis of altitude?

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Correct answer: They are thin high-altitude clouds made of ice crystals

Answer: A. Cirrus clouds are classified as high clouds because they occur at great heights in the upper troposphere compared with low- and middle-level cloud groups. At those very cold heights, much of their visible material is made of ice crystals, so cirrus usually appears thin, delicate, white, and fibrous or feathery. Their high altitude is the key point in this question, while their ice-crystal composition helps explain their appearance. B is wrong because a cloud touching the ground is fog, not a high cirrus cloud. C is wrong because cirrus is not a low cloud and is not defined by heavy rainfall reaching the ground. D is wrong because cirrus is identified by its altitude and form, not by always being below mountains. Memory cue: cirrus sounds like a fine feather—high, thin, and icy.

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CirrusHigh CloudsAltitudeIce CrystalsClouds And PrecipitationWater In The AtmosphereGeographyClass 12 Mcq

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