Question

On a warm, pleasant day, you notice some clouds in the sky. The clouds are very high up in the sky and look quite thin.

Which type of clouds are in the sky?

cirrus
cumulus
stratus
fog

Answer 1

The clouds you are describing, which are high up in the sky and look quite thin, are most likely **cirrus** clouds. Cirrus clouds are wispy and often appear white and feathery, typically found at altitudes above 20,000 feet (6,000 meters).