Why is a msa an imperfect measurement for assessing a functional area?

Altocumulus, altostratus, cirrocumuls, cirrostratus, cirrus, cumulonimbus, cumulus, nimbostratus, stratocumulus, stratus 8.) clouds with tallest vertical development 9.) low altitude clouds in solid layers that produce rain 10.) high altitude thin flat layers of clouds 11.) rain clouds that form under stable atmospheric conditions 12.) middle altitude clouds with globular appearance