Multiple choice

Which of the following types of clouds are the characteristic of a thunderstorm?

  1. Cirrus

  2. Cirrostratus

  3. Cumulonimbus

  4. Altostratus

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cumulonimbus clouds are the characteristic cloud type of thunderstorms, distinguished by their tall vertical development reaching through multiple atmospheric layers. These clouds form in unstable conditions and produce heavy rain, lightning, and sometimes hail.