MTTC Missed Topics Practice Test

Stratus clouds are low, uniform, sheet-like clouds that spread across the sky in a continuous layer, giving an overcast, dull gray appearance. They form when moist air near the ground cools and condenses, creating a stable, widespread deck of clouds that often brings light drizzle or fog. This description—layered clouds covering large portions of the sky and appearing dull gray—best captures their characteristic look and weather, distinguishing them from the wispy high-altitude cirrus or the puffy, bright white cumulus.