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Which of the following cloud types is characterized by a fibrous or hair-like appearance, often resembling a hook or plume, and is composed entirely of ice crystals at high altitudes?

A. Cumulonimbus
B. Cirrus✓ Correct Answer
C. Stratocumulus
D. Nimbostratus

💡 Solution & Explanation

Cirrus clouds are high-altitude atmospheric formations composed entirely of ice crystals, characterized by a thin, wispy, hair-like appearance often shaped by high-altitude winds. Low-level clouds like nimbostratus are primarily composed of water droplets and produce steady precipitation.

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