Meteorology
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- 1.
49099 The international standard atmosphere assumes a lapse rate of:
- A.
2ºC / 1000 ft
- B.
1.5ºC / 1000 ft
- C.
3ºC / 1000 ft
- D.
1.98ºC / 1000 ft
Correct Answer
D. 1.98ºC / 1000 ft -
- 2.
49102 The barometric Pressure at the airfield datum point is known as:
- A.
QNE
- B.
QNH
- C.
QFE
- D.
Standard Pressure
Correct Answer
C. QFE -
- 3.
Northen Hemisphere summers tend to be:
- A.
Warmer than the southern hemisphere and winters are warmere too
- B.
Colder then the southern hemisphere due to the smaller amount of solar radiation
- C.
Colder than the southern hemisphere because of the large land masses
- D.
Warmer than the southern hemisphere and the winters are colder
Correct Answer
D. Warmer than the southern hemisphere and the winters are colder -
- 4.
49195 Extensive cloud and precipitation is often associated with a non-frontal thermal depression because of:
- A.
Surface divergence and upper level convergence causing wind spread descent of air in the depression
- B.
Surface convergence and upper level divergence causing wind spread descent of air in the depression
- C.
Surface convergence and upper level divergence causing wind spread ascent of air in the depression
- D.
Surface divergence and upper level convergence causing wind spread ascent of air in the depression
Correct Answer
C. Surface convergence and upper level divergence causing wind spread ascent of air in the depression -
- 5.
49196 In comparison with a primary depression a secondary depresson is:
- A.
Always more active
- B.
Sometimes more active
- C.
Never more active
- D.
Unlikely to produce gale force winds
Correct Answer
B. Sometimes more active -
- 6.
49197 The upper winds tend to be westerly outside the tropics because:
- A.
The rotation of the earth is west to east
- B.
The thermal winds are westerly on average
- C.
Surface winds are nearly always westerly
- D.
Jet streams are usually westelry
Correct Answer
B. The thermal winds are westerly on average -
- 7.
49198 Jet stream main location are:
- A.
In the warm air some 400 NM ahead of a warm or cold front and near the subtropical highs
- B.
In the warm air some 400 NM ahead of a warm front and some 200 NM behind a cold front and near the subtropical highs
- C.
Only in association with the polar front
- D.
In association with the polar front and with mountain wave
Correct Answer
B. In the warm air some 400 NM ahead of a warm front and some 200 NM behind a cold front and near the subtropical highs -
- 8.
49200 Near the equator upper winds tend to be:
- A.
Easterly
- B.
Westerly
- C.
At speeds greater than 60 knots
- D.
Calm
Correct Answer
A. Easterly -
- 9.
49201 The polar front is:
- A.
The boundary surface between polar continental and tropical continentl air
- B.
Near the poles
- C.
Only apparent over the Atlantic ocean
- D.
The region where warm sector depressions develop
Correct Answer
D. The region where warm sector depressions develop -
- 10.
49203 The Altimeter will always read
- A.
With 1013 set the altitude above MSL
- B.
With airfield QNH set the height above the airfield datum
- C.
The vertical distance above the pressure level set
- D.
The correct flight level with regional QFE set
Correct Answer
C. The vertical distance above the pressure level set -
- 11.
47230 What wind would you expect at EKBI at 1300z?
- A.
260 Degrees 15KT
- B.
260 Degrees 15KT; temporary 220 Degrees 18G30KT
- C.
220 Degrees 15KT; temporary 220 Degrees 18G30KT
Correct Answer
A. 260 Degrees 15KT -
- 12.
47233 What wind would you expect at LFBD at 2100z?
- A.
270 Degrees 12KT
- B.
300 Degrees 15KT; temporary 300 Degrees 20G30KT
- C.
300 Degrees 15KT
Correct Answer
A. 270 Degrees 12KT -
- 13.
47235 What wind would you expect at EDDH at 2300z?
- A.
240 Degrees I0KT; temporary 260 Degrees 15G30KT
- B.
240 Degrees 10KT
- C.
260 Degrees 15G30KT
Correct Answer
A. 240 Degrees I0KT; temporary 260 Degrees 15G30KT -
- 14.
47236 What wind would you expect at EDDF at 2000z?
- A.
230 Degrees 20G40KT
- B.
210 Degrees 15G30KT PROB40 temporary 230 Degrees 20G40KT
- C.
210 Degrees 15G30KT
Correct Answer
B. 210 Degrees 15G30KT PROB40 temporary 230 Degrees 20G40KT -
- 15.
47243 What visibility would you expect at LFPB at 1900z?
- A.
3000
- B.
8000; temporary 3000
- C.
8000
Correct Answer
B. 8000; temporary 3000 -
- 16.
47244 What visibility would you expect at LBSF at 0700?
- A.
1200
- B.
PROB 30 0300
- C.
1200; PROB 30 temporary 0300
Correct Answer
C. 1200; PROB 30 temporary 0300 -
- 17.
47247 What visibility would you expect at EFKU at 2300z?
- A.
2000
- B.
3000
- C.
8000
Correct Answer
A. 2000 -
- 18.
47249 What visibility would you expect at LFBD at 2300z?
- A.
3000
- B.
8000
- C.
6000
Correct Answer
C. 6000 -
- 19.
47257 What cloud quantity and base would you expect at EFHK at 1800z?
- A.
BKN 015
- B.
BKN 010 SCT 015 CB
- C.
BKN 015; PROB 30% temporary BKN 010 SCT 015 CB
Correct Answer
C. BKN 015; PROB 30% temporary BKN 010 SCT 015 CB -
- 20.
47258 What cloud quantity and base would you expect at EFKU at 0930z?
- A.
BKN 008; PROB 30% BKN 002; temporary BKN 004
- B.
BKN 004
- C.
BKN 008; temporary BKN 004
Correct Answer
C. BKN 008; temporary BKN 004 -
- 21.
47259 What cloud quantity and base would you expect at LFPO at 1200z?
- A.
SCT 025 SCT 100 BKN 250; temporary SCT 018 TCU BKN 030
- B.
SCT 025 SCT 100 BKN 250
- C.
SCT 018 TCU BKN 030
Correct Answer
A. SCT 025 SCT 100 BKN 250; temporary SCT 018 TCU BKN 030 -
- 22.
47260 What cloud quantity and base would you expect at EFKU at 2200z?
- A.
BKN 008; temporary BKN 004
- B.
BKN 002
- C.
BKN 008
Correct Answer
B. BKN 002 -
- 23.
47261 What cloud quantity and base would you expect at LFBD at 2200z?
- A.
SCT 020 BKN 040 temporary BKN 010; BKN 020 CB BKN 050
- B.
SCT 030; BKN 100
- C.
FEW 008; SCT 020; OVC 090
Correct Answer
C. FEW 008; SCT 020; OVC 090 -
- 24.
47263 What cloud quantity and base would you expect at LZIB at 1500z?
- A.
BKN 003
- B.
SCT 020; BKN 100
- C.
SCT 003 BKN 009
Correct Answer
B. SCT 020; BKN 100 -
- 25.
47264 What cloud quantity and base would you expect at LFPO at 1930z?
- A.
SCT 025 SCT 100 BKN 250; temporary SCT 018 TCU BKN 030
- B.
SCT 012 BKN 020 OVC 090
- C.
SCT 040 BKN 100 BKN 230
Correct Answer
B. SCT 012 BKN 020 OVC 090 -
- 26.
47272 You plan to land at EHAM at 112300z. What weather condition would you expect?
- A.
Wind 240 Degrees 18KT; visibility 10KM or more; NSW; clouds 3-4 OKTAS 1500 FT and 5-7 OKTAS 2500 FT; probably 30% temporary wind 250 Degrees 20KT; gusts 32KT; visibility 5000M shower rain; clouds 1-2 / OKTAS 1000ft and 3-4 OKTAS cumulonimbus 1500 FT
- B.
Wind 240 Degrees 18KT; visibility up to 10KM ; rain and light shower rain; clouds 3- 4 OKTAS 1500FT; at 5-7 OKTAS 2500 FT
- C.
Wind 250 Degrees 20KT gusts 32KT; visibility 5000M; shower rain; clouds 1-2 OKTAS I000FT and 3-4 OKATS cumulonimbus 1500 FT
Correct Answer
A. Wind 240 Degrees 18KT; visibility 10KM or more; NSW; clouds 3-4 OKTAS 1500 FT and 5-7 OKTAS 2500 FT; probably 30% temporary wind 250 Degrees 20KT; gusts 32KT; visibility 5000M shower rain; clouds 1-2 / OKTAS 1000ft and 3-4 OKTAS cumulonimbus 1500 FT -
- 27.
47278 The visibility and significant present weather as reported for LBSF at 070630Z is:
- A.
100M; on runway 09 and 27 RVR is 250M with tendency to no distinct change; freezing fog
- B.
100M; on runways 09 and 27 visibility is 250M with tendency to get worse; freezing FOG; within the fog visibility zero
- C.
100M; on runways 09 and 27 visibility is 250M with downward tendency; freezing fog; within the fog visibility zero
Correct Answer
A. 100M; on runway 09 and 27 RVR is 250M with tendency to no distinct change; freezing fog -
- 28.
47279 The visibility and significant present weather as reported for LRCK at 070630Z is:
- A.
400M; on runway 36 visibility is 500M with tendency to get worse; freezing fog
- B.
400M; on runway 36 RVR is 500M with tendency to downward; freezing fog
- C.
400M; on runway 36 visibility is 500M with upward tendency freezing fog
Correct Answer
B. 400M; on runway 36 RVR is 500M with tendency to downward; freezing fog -
- 29.
47280 The visibility and significant present weather as reported for LRBS at 070630Z is:
- A.
200M; on runway 07 RVR is 225M and visibility is 400M; freezing fog; within the fog visibility zero
- B.
200M; on runway 07 RVR has an upward tendency from 225M to 400M; freezing fog; within the fog isibility zero
- C.
200M; on runway 07 variable RVR 225-400M; freezing fog
Correct Answer
C. 200M; on runway 07 variable RVR 225-400M; freezing fog -
- 30.
47281 The visibility and significant present weather as reported for LFBD at 070630Z is:
- A.
1500M; on runway 23 variable RVR 700-1500M with tendency to no distinct change; fog in the vicinity; temporary visibility 600
- B.
1500M; on runway 23 RVR is 700M and visibility is 1500 north of the runway; vertical convection fog
- C.
1500M; on runway 23 RVR has an upward tendency from 700M to 1500M; fog in the vicinity
Correct Answer
A. 1500M; on runway 23 variable RVR 700-1500M with tendency to no distinct change; fog in the vicinity; temporary visibility 600 -
- 31.
47282 The visibility and significant present weather as reported for LFBO at 070630 is:
- A.
2500M; on runway 15 RVR is 900M and visibility is more than 1500M; shallow fog
- B.
2500M; on runway 15 variable RVR from 900M to more than 1500M; shallow fog
- C.
2500M; on runway 15 RVR has an upward tendency from 900M to more than 1500M mist and fog
Correct Answer
B. 2500M; on runway 15 variable RVR from 900M to more than 1500M; shallow fog -
- 32.
47283 What is the meaning of the coded form M02/M05 in the weather report for LOWL at 070650Z?
- A.
The actual temperature is -2 DegreesC and the dew point temperature is -5 DegreesC
- B.
The actual temperature is -5 DegreesC and the dew point temperature is -2 DegreesC
- C.
The actual temperature is -2 DegreesC and the difference between the actual temperature and the dew point is -5 DegreesC
Correct Answer
A. The actual temperature is -2 DegreesC and the dew point temperature is -5 DegreesC -
- 33.
47284 What is the meaning of the coded form M03/M04 in the weather report for LFBD at 070630?
- A.
The actual temperature is -3 DegreesC and the difference between the actual temperature and the dew point is -4 DegreesC
- B.
The actual temperature is -3 DegreesC and the dew point temperature is -4 DegreesC
- C.
The actual temperature is -4 DegreesC and the dew point temperature is -3 DegreesC
Correct Answer
B. The actual temperature is -3 DegreesC and the dew point temperature is -4 DegreesC -
- 34.
47285 What is the meaning of the coded form M02/M02 in the weather report for LFBO a t 070630?
- A.
The actual temperature is -02 DegreesC and the difference between the actual temperature and the dew point is -2 DegreesC
- B.
The actual temperature and the dew point are -2 DegreesC
- C.
The minimum air temperature is +2 DegreesC and the minimum of dew point temperature is -2 DegreesC
Correct Answer
B. The actual temperature and the dew point are -2 DegreesC -
- 35.
47286 What is the difference between the actual air temperature and the dew point at LBSF at 070630Z?
- A.
- 7 DegreesC
- B.
+7 DegreesC
- C.
14 DegreesC
- D.
0 DegreesC
Correct Answer
D. 0 DegreesC -
- 36.
47287 What is the difference between the actual air temperature and the dew point at LROP at 070630Z?
- A.
12 DegreesC
- B.
-12 DegreesC
- C.
+12 DegreesC
- D.
0 DegreesC
Correct Answer
D. 0 DegreesC -
- 37.
47288 What is the meaning of the coded form RESN in the weather report for LOWL at 070650Z?
- A.
The snow ended
- B.
Continuous snow
- C.
Snow transformed to the rain
Correct Answer
A. The snow ended -
- 38.
47289 What is the meaning of the expression NSW?
- A.
Low layers of clouds are not expected during the next hour
- B.
The forecast indicates the end of the significant weather
- C.
No significant wind changes are expected during the next two hours
Correct Answer
B. The forecast indicates the end of the significant weather -
- 39.
47291 Refer to the attached figure.What is meant by the 350 sign on the significant weather map?
- A.
There is icing at stop location at FL 350
- B.
The tropopause level
- C.
There is turbulence at spot location at FL 350
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. The tropopause level -
- 40.
47292 Refer to the attached figure.What is mean by the 230 sign at some points on the significant weather map?
- A.
The tropopause low
- B.
There is an icing at spot location at flight levels lower than FL 230
- C.
There is turbulence at spot location at flight levels lower than FL 230
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. The tropopause low -
- 41.
47293 Refer to the attached figure. What we mean by the 310 sign at some points on the significant weather map?
- A.
There is an icing at spot location at flight levels higher than FL 310
- B.
There is turbulence at spot location at flight levels higher than FL 310
- C.
Tropopause high
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Tropopause high -
- 42.
47294 Refer to SigWx chart.The weather phenomena expected in area 2 is:
- A.
Moderate clear air turbulence from FL 240 to FL 350
- B.
Moderate turbulence in the clouds from FL 240 to FL 350
- C.
Moderate turbulence at FL 240 and FL 350
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Moderate clear air turbulence from FL 240 to FL 350 -
- 43.
47295 Refer to Sig.Wx chart.The weather phenomena expected in area 3 is:
- A.
Moderate clear air turbulence from FL 220 to FL 360
- B.
Severe clear air turbulence from FL 220 to FL 360
- C.
Severe turbulence in the clouds from FL 220 and FL 360
- D.
Moderate turbulence in the clouds from FL 220 and FL 360
Correct Answer
B. Severe clear air turbulence from FL 220 to FL 360 -
- 44.
49101 Most of the vapor in the atmosphere is contained in the:
- A.
Tropopause
- B.
Stratosphere
- C.
Troposphere
- D.
Stratopause
Correct Answer
C. Troposphere -
- 45.
49103 The instrument that gives a continuous printed reading and record of the atmospheric pressure is:
- A.
Barometer
- B.
Hygrometer
- C.
Anemograph
- D.
Barograph
Correct Answer
D. Barograph -
- 46.
49104 The pressure of the atmosphere:
- A.
Decreases at an increasing rate as height increases
- B.
Decreases at a constant rate as height increases
- C.
Decreases at a decreasing rate as height increases
- D.
Decreases at a constant rate up to the tropopause and then remains constant
Correct Answer
C. Decreases at a decreasing rate as height increases -
- 47.
49105 Consider the following statements relative to Air Density and select the one which is correct:
- A.
Because air density increases with decrease of temperature; air density must increase with increase of height in the International Standard Atmosphere [ISA]
- B.
At any given surface temperature the air density will be greater in anticyclonic conditions than it will be when the MSL pressure is lower
- C.
Air density increases with increase of relative humidity
- D.
The effect of change of temperature on the air density is much greater than the effect of change of atmospheric pressure
Correct Answer
B. At any given surface temperature the air density will be greater in anticyclonic conditions than it will be when the MSL pressure is lower -
- 48.
49106 A trough of low pressure is generally associated with:
- A.
Convergence causing increased cloud and precipitation
- B.
Divergence causing increased cloud and precipitation
- C.
Subsidence causing increased cloud and precipitation
- D.
Subsidence causing decreased cloud and precipitation
Correct Answer
A. Convergence causing increased cloud and precipitation -
- 49.
49107 A ridge of high pressure is generally associated with:
- A.
Convergence causing increased cloud and precipitation
- B.
Divergence causing increased cloud and precipitation
- C.
Divergence causing cloud to break up and more precipitation
- D.
Divergence and subsidence causing clear skies and good weather
Correct Answer
D. Divergence and subsidence causing clear skies and good weather -
- 50.
49108 If temperature remains constant with an increase in altitude there is:
- A.
An inversion
- B.
An inversion aloft
- C.
Uniform lapse rate
- D.
An isothermal layer
Correct Answer
D. An isothermal layer -
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