Question 1206Navigation General70% to pass
High clouds, composed of small white flakes or scaly globular masses, and often banded together to form a "mackerel sky", would be classified as _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) cirrocumulus.
Cirrocumulus clouds are composed of small, white, flaky or scaly globular masses that are often banded together to form a "mackerel sky" appearance. This matches the description provided in the question. Cirrocumulus clouds are classified as high-level clouds, typically found between 18,000 and 45,000 feet in altitude.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) altostratus are mid-level clouds, C) cirrus are high-level wispy clouds, and D) cumulonimbus are towering, vertically developed thunderstorm clouds.
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