Question

The clouds which causes continuous rain :

• A. Stratus
• B. Cumulous
• C. Sirus
• D. Nimbus

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Nimbus

• A dark, gray, and featureless layer of cloud which is thick enough to block out the sun and the type of cloud that produces continuous rain, is called nimbus cloud.
• They are formed at an altitude of 500 to 5000 m.
• These clouds can moderate or low-intensity rainfall.
• The amount of rainfall from such clouds is much higher as it rains for a long period of time.
• Also called rain cloud, causes lightning, thunderstorms, or hail.