Question 1203Navigation General
70% to passAltocumulus clouds are defined as _______________.
A
middle clouds
B
high clouds
C
vertical development clouds
D
low clouds
AI Explanation
You are correct, the answer is A) middle clouds. Altocumulus clouds are classified as middle-level clouds, which typically occur at an altitude between 6,500 and 20,000 feet. They are characterized by their layered or patch-like appearance and are often indicators of changing weather conditions. The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) high clouds refer to cirrus, cirrostratus, and cirrocumulus clouds at higher altitudes; C) vertical development clouds refer to cumulonimbus clouds; and D) low clouds refer to stratus, stratocumulus, and cumulus clouds below 6,500 feet.
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