Which of the following is the correct order of clouds in ascending order (lowest to highest) of height from surface? 1. Cirrocumulus 2. Nimbostratus 3. Cirrus 4. Altostratus

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Q: 101 (CDS-II/2023)
Which of the following is the correct order of clouds in ascending order (lowest to highest) of height from surface?
1. Cirrocumulus
2. Nimbostratus
3. Cirrus
4. Altostratus

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Science

question_exam: 

CDS-II

Clouds are typically categorized by their altitude. Nimbostratus are low clouds, Altostratus are middle clouds, while Cirrocumulus and Cirrus are high clouds. Thus, the correct ascending order is Nimbostratus, Altostratus, Cirrocumulus, and Cirrus.