The bases of middle clouds are located at...

Question 1 / 2707066636ee928f7522a1c5191f6

Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c5191f6

The bases of middle clouds are located at altitudes of between __________.

Question 1 of 27070

The bases of middle clouds are located at altitudes of between __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Cloud classification by altitude (low, middle, high) • Typical altitude range for altostratus and altocumulus clouds • Difference between middle clouds and high clouds like cirrus

💭 Think About

• First, recall which cloud names belong to the middle cloud family and think about the usual altitude range where pilots and mariners encounter them. • Compare the given altitude bands and decide which one is too low for mid-level clouds and which ones are clearly in the high-cloud range. • Think about where high clouds such as cirrus normally form and eliminate any answer choices that match that high-cloud range.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which range is commonly associated with altostratus (As) and altocumulus (Ac) bases. • Eliminate any ranges that are typical for low clouds like stratus and cumulus near the surface. • Eliminate any ranges that clearly match high clouds such as cirrus, cirrostratus, and cirrocumulus.

Question 1 of 27070

The bases of middle clouds are located at altitudes of between __________.

3,000 to 6,500 feet (914 to 1981 meters)

6,500 to 20,000 feet (1981 to 6096 meters)

10,000 to 35,000 feet (3048 to 10,668 meters)

20,000 to 60,000 feet (6096 to 18,288 meters)