When viewed from the surface,these clouds may be viewed as individual cloud elements (puffs)or as rows of ripples that resemble the scales of a fish.
A)stratocumulus
B)cumulus
C)cirrocumulus
D)altocumulus
E)cumulonimbus

Question

When viewed from the surface,these clouds may be viewed as individual cloud elements (puffs)or as rows of ripples that resemble the scales of a fish.
A)stratocumulus
B)cumulus
C)​cirrocumulus
D)​altocumulus
E)​cumulonimbus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The description of "rows of ripples" resembling fish scales is indicative of cirrocumulus clouds. Stratocumulus and altocumulus clouds are typically more uniform in appearance and do not have the distinct ripple pattern. Cumulus clouds have a more distinct puff-like appearance and cumulonimbus clouds are thunderstorm clouds with a towering, anvil-shaped top.

When Viewed from the Surface,these Clouds May Be Viewed as Individual