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04. Visibility

Question 1 of 5

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1. When _____ moist air passes over a surface which is _____ than the dew point of the air, _____ fog can form. This occurs over _____.

Select one of the following:

  • a. Cool. Warmer. Radiation. The sea.

  • b. Warm. Cooler. Radiation. The land only.

  • c. Cool. Warmer. Frontal. Land.

  • d. Warm. Cooler. Advection. land and sea.

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Question 2 of 5

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2. Radiation fog is most likely at an inland airfield in the UK with a relative humidity of 80% in the _____ with _____ and a wind of _____.

Select one of the following:

  • Autumn. Clear skies. 2-8 knots.

  • Spring. 6/8 ST and SC. 2-10 knots.

  • Winter. Clear skies. 15/20 knots.

  • Summer. Clear skies. no wind.

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Question 3 of 5

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3. Fog may be defined as:

Select one of the following:

  • A reduction of visibility to less than 1000 metres due to the presence of water vapour in the atmosphere.

  • A reduction of visibility to less than 1000 metres due to the presence of water droplets in suspension in the atmosphere.

  • A reduction of visibility to less than 1500 metres due to the presence of water droplets in suspension in the atmosphere.

  • A reduction of visibility to less than 1000 ft due to the presence of water vapour in the atmosphere.

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Question 4 of 5

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4. Several types of pressure distribution may be associated with radiation fog but
all have one feature in common which is:

Select one of the following:

  • Closely spaced isobars.

  • A tight pressure gradient.

  • A slack pressure gradient.

  • A rapidly falling pressure.

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Question 5 of 5

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5. Advection fog:

Select one of the following:

  • Only occurs at night and early morning.

  • Is most likely with Polar Maritime air.

  • Will only clear by insolation.

  • Can sometimes last for 24 hours in winter.

Explanation