Question 1202Navigation General70% to pass
Uniform, grayish-white cloud sheets that cover large portions of the sky, and are responsible for a large percentage of the precipitation in the temperate latitudes, are called _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) altostratus.
Altostratus clouds are uniform, grayish-white cloud sheets that cover large portions of the sky and are responsible for a significant amount of precipitation in temperate latitudes. They are classified as middle-level clouds, found at altitudes between 2,000 and 7,000 meters (6,500 to 23,000 feet).
The other answer choices are incorrect because:
B) Altocumulus clouds are middle-level clouds that appear as a layer of white or gray, rounded masses or rolls.
C) Cirrocumulus clouds are high-level, thin, white, and patchy clouds that often have a rippled appearance.
D) Cirrostratus clouds are high-level, thin, and sometimes transparent, sheet-like clouds that often cover the entire sky.
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