14 METEO. EXAM. PREP.

Question 1 of 25

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338 For carburettor icing to occur, the outside air must be:

Select one of the following:

O moist.
O below freezing.
O cold and moist.
O dry

Explanation

Question 2 of 25

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339 Air that is associated with high pressure is:

Select one of the following:

O subsiding.
O converging.
O stagnant.
O convecting

Explanation

Question 3 of 25

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340 When flying towards an area of low pressure at a constant indicated altitude the true altitude is:

Select one of the following:

O lower than indicated.
O the same as indicated.
O higher than indicated.
O none of those

Explanation

Question 4 of 25

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341 A thin, white patch, sheet or layer of cloud without shading, composed of very small elements in the form of grains or ripples joined together or separate and regularly arranged.' To what type of cloud does this statement refer?

Select one of the following:

O Cirrocumulus.
O Stratocumulus.
O Cumulus.
O Lenticularis

Explanation

Question 5 of 25

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342 Lines on Synoptic and other meteorological charts joining places of equal sea level pressure are called:

Select one of the following:

O isobars.
O agonic lines.
O isogonals.
O isotherms

Explanation

Question 6 of 25

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344 If the 2000 feet wind is 240035 knots, the most likely surface wind is:

Select one of the following:

O 220/020 knots.
O 270/040 knots.
O 220/040 knots.
O 250/040 knots.

Explanation

Question 7 of 25

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345 An aircraft is flying on a VFR cross-country. The altimeter is indicating 2500 feet with the current Regional QNH set on the subscale. It is heading towards an area of low pressure. If the pilot fails to reset the subscale to the new Regional QNH, the aircraft will:

Select one of the following:

O gradually descend.
O gradually climb.
O maintain the original altitude.
O none of those

Explanation

Question 8 of 25

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346 . In the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) the mean sea level tempera¬ture is deemed to be:

Select one of the following:

O +15°C
O +12.25°C.
O +25°C.
O +10.5°C

Explanation

Question 9 of 25

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347 The three stages in a thunderstorm's life cycle are:

Select one of the following:

O (stage 1)>cumulus (stage 2)>mature (stage 3)>dissipating
O (stage 1)>cumulus (stage 2)>dissipating (stage 3)>mature
O (stage 1)>mature (stage 2)>cumulus (stage 3)>dissipating
O (stage 1)>mature (stage 2)>dissipating (stage 3)>cumulus

Explanation

Question 10 of 25

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348 Lumpy or heaped cloud belongs to which family?

Select one of the following:

O Cumuliform.
O Stratiform.
O Cirriform.
O Lenticularis

Explanation

Question 11 of 25

1

349 . An inversion means that the temperature ………………………….
as height is gained

Select one of the following:

O increases
O decreases
O remains
O decreases below freezing

Explanation

Question 12 of 25

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350 What does the diagram in Fig. 34 represent

Select one of the following:

O A col.
O A ridge.
O A trough.
O none of those.

Explanation

Question 13 of 25

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351 In summer, what type of weather would you expect from the illustration (Fig.34)?

Select one of the following:

O Warm, hazy with fog.
O Low temperatures, drizzle and thunderstorms.
O High temperatures, showers and thunderstorms.
O High temperatures, drizzle or rain

Explanation

Question 14 of 25

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352 Continuous rain is associated with which cloud type?

Select one of the following:

O Nimbostratus.
O Cumulonimbus.
O Stratus.
O Stratocumulus

Explanation

Question 15 of 25

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353 Water vapour changes to ice. This process is called…………………………….. and …………...………….latent heat.

Select one of the following:

O deposition / releases
O condensation / absorbs
O sublimation / releases
O evaporation/ absorbs

Explanation

Question 16 of 25

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354 Which of the following c onditions are the most suitable for the formation ofradiation fog?

Select one of the following:

O (clouds)>cloudless (air state)> moist (winds)> light
O (clouds)>cloudless (air state)>moist (winds)>nil
O (clouds)>cloudy (air state)>dry and cool (winds)>moderate
O (clouds)>cloudy (air state)>moist (winds)>strong

Explanation

Question 17 of 25

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355 Which weather conditions should be expected beneath a low-level temperature inversion layer when the relative humidity is high?

Select one of the following:

O Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds.
O Light wind shear, poor visibility, haze, and light rain.
O Turbulent air, poor visibility, fog, low stratus type clouds, and shower precipitation
O Updrafts and cumulus type clouds

Explanation

Question 18 of 25

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356 Decode the following METAR for Kavala (LGKV):
301220 LGKV 24015KT 200V280 8000 -RA SCT010 BKN025 OVC080 18/15 Q993 TEMPO 3000 RA BKN008 OVC020=

Select one of the following:

O Surface wind: mean 240° true, 15 knots; varying between 200° and 280°;
minimum visibility 8 km; slight rain; cloud: 3-4 oktas base 1000 feet, 5-7
oktas base 2500 feet, 8 oktas base 8000 feet; temperature +18°C, dewpoint
+ 15°C; QNH 993 mb; Trend: temporarily, lasting less than hour, or, if
recurring, lasting less than half the trend, visibility 3000 metres in rain with
5-7 oktas at base 800 feet, 8 oktas 2000 feet.
O Surface wind: 240° true, 15 knots; RVR varying between 200 and 280
metres; minimum visibility 8 km; slight rain; cloud: 1-3 oktas base 1000
feet, 4-7 oktas base 2500 feet, 8 oktas base 8000 feet; temperature +18°C,
dewpoint +15°C; QNH 993 mb; Trend: temporarily, lasting less than
hour, visibility 3000 metres in rain with 5-7 oktas at base 800 feet, 8 oktas
2000 feet.
O Surface wind: mean-240° true, 15 knots; varying between 200° and 280°;
minimum visibility 8000 metres in rain; cloud: 1-2 oktas base 1000 feet,
5-7 oktas base 2500 feet, 8 oktas base 800 feet; temperature +18°C,
dewpoint +15°C; QNH 993 mb; Trend: temporarily, lasting less than
hour, or, if recurring, lasting less than half the trend, visibility 3000 metres
in rain with 5-7 oktas at base 800 feet, 8 oktas 2000 feet.
O Surface wind: mean-240° true, 15 knots; varying between 200° and 280°;
minimum visibility 8000 metres in rain; cloud: 1-2 oktas base 1000 feet,
3-4 oktas base 2500 feet, 8 oktas base 800 feet; temperature +18°C,
dewpoint +15°C; QNH 993 mb; Trend: temporarily, lasting less than
hour, or, if recurring, lasting less than half the trend, visibility 3000 metres
in rain with 5-7 oktas at base 800 feet, 8 oktas 200 feet.

Explanation

Question 19 of 25

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357 A parcel of air is said to be saturated if it has a relative humidity of:

Select one of the following:

O 100%.
O 90%.
O 50%.
O 80%

Explanation

Question 20 of 25

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358 Maximum temperature occurs at approximately what time and why?

Select one of the following:

O 14-1500 LMT and occurs when the incoming solar radiation is matched by the outgoing terrestrial radiation.
O 1200 UTC and occurs when solar radiation is at maximum.
O 1500 LMT and occurs when terrestrial radiation is at maximum.
O it depends on the longitude

Explanation

Question 21 of 25

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359 If you stand with your back to the wind in the northern hemisphere, you assume that the low pressure is:

Select one of the following:

O on your left.
O in front of you.
O on your right.
O behind you

Explanation

Question 22 of 25

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360 The Coriolis effect is greater:

Select one of the following:

O toward the Poles.
O the Coriolis effect is independent of latitude.
O at the Equator.
O in the mid latitudes

Explanation

Question 23 of 25

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361 The percentage of oxygen (by volume) in the atmosphere equates to:

Select one of the following:

O 21%.
O 87%.
O 78%.
O 12%

Explanation

Question 24 of 25

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362 Select the correct following statement concerning high level cloud:

Select one of the following:

O (base)>20,000 feet (name)>cirriform (precipitation)>none
O (base)>20,000 feet (name)>nimbus (precipitation)>continuous rain
O (base)>15,000 feet (name)>cumuliform (precipitation)>showers
O (base)>8000 feet (name)>stratus (precipitation)>drizzle

Explanation

Question 25 of 25

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363 If the surface wind is 240015 knots, what is it expected to be at 2000 feet?

Select one of the following:

O 270/025 knots.
O 280/015 knots.
O 2200/25 knots.
O 2800/10 knots.

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14 METEO. EXAM. PREP.

14 METEO. EXAM. PREP.

Question 1 of 25

338 For carburettor icing to occur, the outside air must be:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 25

339 Air that is associated with high pressure is:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 25

340 When flying towards an area of low pressure at a constant indicated altitude the true altitude is:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 25

341 A thin, white patch, sheet or layer of cloud without shading, composed of very small elements in the form of grains or ripples joined together or separate and regularly arranged.' To what type of cloud does this statement refer?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 25

342 Lines on Synoptic and other meteorological charts joining places of equal sea level pressure are called:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 25

344 If the 2000 feet wind is 240035 knots, the most likely surface wind is:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 25

345 An aircraft is flying on a VFR cross-country. The altimeter is indicating 2500 feet with the current Regional QNH set on the subscale. It is heading towards an area of low pressure. If the pilot fails to reset the subscale to the new Regional QNH, the aircraft will:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 25

346 . In the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) the mean sea level tempera¬ture is deemed to be:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 25

347 The three stages in a thunderstorm's life cycle are:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 25

348 Lumpy or heaped cloud belongs to which family?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 25

349 . An inversion means that the temperature …………………………. as height is gained

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 25

350 What does the diagram in Fig. 34 represent

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 25

351 In summer, what type of weather would you expect from the illustration (Fig.34)?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 25

352 Continuous rain is associated with which cloud type?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 25

353 Water vapour changes to ice. This process is called…………………………….. and …………...………….latent heat.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 25

354 Which of the following c onditions are the most suitable for the formation ofradiation fog?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 25

355 Which weather conditions should be expected beneath a low-level temperature inversion layer when the relative humidity is high?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 25

356 Decode the following METAR for Kavala (LGKV): 301220 LGKV 24015KT 200V280 8000 -RA SCT010 BKN025 OVC080 18/15 Q993 TEMPO 3000 RA BKN008 OVC020=

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 25

357 A parcel of air is said to be saturated if it has a relative humidity of:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 25

358 Maximum temperature occurs at approximately what time and why?

349 . An inversion means that the temperature ………………………….
as height is gained

356 Decode the following METAR for Kavala (LGKV):
301220 LGKV 24015KT 200V280 8000 -RA SCT010 BKN025 OVC080 18/15 Q993 TEMPO 3000 RA BKN008 OVC020=