Where are cumulus, nimbus and stratus clouds found in Earth's atmosphere?

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Answer 1

Hi!  There are many types of clouds and cloud formations, I have researched your question thoroughly and found this very useful information for you to read.

Classification identifies clouds by height of cloud base. For example, cloud names containing the prefix "cirri-", as in cirrus clouds, are located at high levels while cloud names with the prefix "alto-", as in alto stratus, are found at middle levels.

High-Level Clouds

High-level clouds form above 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) and since the temperatures are so cold at such high elevations, these clouds are primarily composed of ice crystals. High-level clouds are typically thin and white in appearance, but can appear in a magnificent array of colors when the sun is low on the horizon.

Mid-Level Clouds

The bases of mid-level clouds typically appear between 6,500 to 20,000 feet (2,000 to 6,000 meters). Because of their lower altitudes, they are composed primarily of water droplets, however, they can also be composed of ice crystals when temperatures are cold enough.

Low-level Clouds

Low clouds are of mostly composed of water droplets since their bases generally lie below 6,500 feet (2,000 meters). However, when temperatures are cold enough, these clouds may also contain ice particles and snow.

Vertically Developed Clouds

Probably the most familiar of the classified clouds is the cumulus cloud. Generated most commonly through either thermal convection or frontal lifting, these clouds can grow to heights in excess of 39,000 feet (12,000 meters), releasing incredible amounts of energy through the condensation of water vapor within the cloud itself.

Other Cloud Types:

Classifications:  

High-Level Clouds

Cloud types include: cirrus and cirro stratus.

Mid-Level Clouds

Cloud types include: altocumulus, alto stratus.

Low-Level Clouds

Cloud types include: nimbostratus and stratocumulus.

Clouds with Vertical Development

Cloud types include: fair weather cumulus and cumulonimbus

I hope this helps...T.am

Answer 2

All the three form within a height of 2000 metres from the sea level.