Meteorology · Clouds
Steady, continuous, widespread precipitation is most associated with which cloud type?
- ACirrus
- BFair-weather cumulus
- CNimbostratus✓ Correct
- DLenticular clouds
Explanation
Nimbostratus is a thick, dark, layered cloud that produces steady, prolonged rain or snow — typical of a warm front. Showery, intermittent precipitation, by contrast, comes from convective cumuliform clouds.
Authority: Bowditch (Pub. No. 9)
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