Types of Clouds CDS Questions

CDS Physical Geography

Types of Clouds MCQ Questions


13.
The halo phenomenon around the sun or moon is most commonly associated with which type of cloud?
A.
Cumulus
B.
Cirrostratus
C.
Stratus
D.
Nimbostratus
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ANSWER :
B. Cirrostratus
14.
Middle clouds (alto-family) occur at altitudes approximately between:
A.
Sea level to 2 km
B.
2 km to 6 km
C.
6 km to 12 km
D.
Above 12 km
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ANSWER :
B. 2 km to 6 km
15.
Which prefix in cloud names is used to indicate clouds of the middle altitude family?
A.
Cirro-
B.
Alto-
C.
Strato-
D.
Nimbo-
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ANSWER :
B. Alto-
16.
Altocumulus clouds typically appear as:
A.
Thin transparent veils covering the whole sky
B.
White or grey patches/rolls in waves or rounded masses larger than cirrocumulus
C.
Tall thunder-producing towers
D.
Black uniform sheets producing rain
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ANSWER :
B. White or grey patches/rolls in waves or rounded masses larger than cirrocumulus
17.
Altocumulus clouds are popularly referred to as 'sheep clouds' or 'wool-pack clouds' because:
A.
They appear black and woolly
B.
They resemble fleecy white-grey patches scattered in the sky
C.
They produce wool-like precipitation
D.
They form only over sheep-rearing areas
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ANSWER :
B. They resemble fleecy white-grey patches scattered in the sky
18.
Altostratus clouds are best described as:
A.
Greyish or bluish uniform sheet that covers the sky and through which the sun appears as if seen through ground glass
B.
Cotton-like heaps with flat bases
C.
Curly white filaments at great heights
D.
Towering vertical thunderclouds
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ANSWER :
A. Greyish or bluish uniform sheet that covers the sky and through which the sun appears as if seen through ground glass