Weather theoryQuestion 336 of 934

Up to about what height do low clouds extend?

  1. 2,000 feet AGL
  2. 10,000 feet AGL
  3. 20,000 feet AGL
  4. 6,500 feet AGL
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Correct answer: 6,500 feet AGL

Low clouds form near the surface and reach up to about 6,500 feet AGL.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 12: Weather Theory — Clouds, page 299

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026