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Refer to figure.
Which cloud is depicted on the attached picture?

  • A

    Towering cumulus

  • B

    Cirrus

  • C

    Cumulonimbus

  • D

    Altocumulus castellanus

Refer to figures.
CUMULONIMBUS (CB) is a heavy and dense cloud of considerable vertical extent in the form of a mountain or huge tower. The base of the cloud is often flat. The mature Cumulonimbus cloud has a distinctive flat, anvil shaped top.

  • Consist of water droplets, Supercooled water droplets and ice crystals.
  • Base between 2000 ft - 5000 ft – tops could extend into lower stratosphere.
  • Moderate to severe icing
  • Moderate to severe turbulence
  • Severe precipitation (showers of rain or hail)

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