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Question 1 of 25

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135 . Hail is most likely to be associated with

Select one of the following:

O cumulonimbus clouds.
O cumulus clouds
O stratocumulus clouds.
O lenticularis clouds

Explanation

Question 2 of 25

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136 Ice pellets encountered during flight are normally evidence that

Select one of the following:

O freezing rain exists at higher altitude
O a cold front has passed.
O there are thunderstorms in the area.
O there is a squal line in the area

Explanation

Question 3 of 25

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137 Which statement is true regarding squall lines?

Select one of the following:

O They are nonfrontal and often contain severe, steady-state thunderstorms.
O They are always associated with cold fronts.
O They are slow in forming, but rapid in movement.
O None of the those

Explanation

Question 4 of 25

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138 What is indicated if ice pellets are encountered at 8,000 feet?

Select one of the following:

O Freezing rain at higher altitude,
O You are approaching an area of thunderstorms.
O You will encounter hail if you continue your flight
O You will encounter turbulence

Explanation

Question 5 of 25

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140 One of the most dangerous features of mountain waves [Fig.49], is the turbulent areas in and

Select one of the following:

O below rotor clouds.
O above rotor clouds.
O below lenticular clouds.
O above lenticular clouds

Explanation

Question 6 of 25

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141 The conditions most favorable to wave formation over mountainous areas [Fig.40], are a layer of

Select one of the following:

O stable air at mountaintop altitude and a wind of at least 20 knots blowing across the ridge.
O unstable air at mountaintop altitude and a wind of at least 20 knots blowing across the ridge
O moist, unstable air at mountaintop altitude and a wind of less than 5 knots blowing across the ridge.
O None of those

Explanation

Question 7 of 25

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142 During departure, under conditions of suspected low-level wind shear, a sudden decrease in headwind will cause

Select one of the following:

O a loss in airspeed equal to the decrease in wind velocity.
O a gain in airspeed equal to the decrease in wind velocity.
O no change in airspeed, but groundspeed will decrease.
O stalling

Explanation

Question 8 of 25

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143 . What is an important characteristic of wind shear?

Select one of the following:

O It can be present at any level and can exist in both a horizontal and vertical
O It is present at only lower levels and exists in a horizontal direction.
O It is present at any level and exists in only a vertical direction.
O It is present at higher levels and can exist in a vertical direction

Explanation

Question 9 of 25

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144 Low-level wind shear may occur when

Select one of the following:

O there is a low-level temperature inversion with strong
O surface winds are light and variable.
O surface winds are above 15 knots and there is no
change in wind direction and windspeed with height.
O surface winds are above 30 knots

Explanation

Question 10 of 25

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145 . If a temperature inversion is encountered immediately after takeoff or during an approach to a landing, a potential hazard exists due to

Select one of the following:

O wind shear.
O strong surface winds.
O strong convective currents.
O low visibility

Explanation

Question 11 of 25

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146 . Winds at 3,000 feet……………………... AGL 32 kts
Surface winds……………………………………………………….Calm
While on approach for landing, under clear skies with convective turbulence a few hours after sunrise, one should

Select one of the following:

O increase approach airspeed slightly above normal to
avoid stalling.
O keep the approach airspeed at or slightly below
normal to compensate for floating.
O not alter the approach airspeed, these conditions are
nearly ideal.
O none of the those

Explanation

Question 12 of 25

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147 . The station originating the following METAR observation has a field elevation of 3,500 feet MSL If the sky cover is one continuous layer, what is the thickness of the cloud layer? (Top of overcast reported at 7,500 feet MSL)
METAR LGTP 151250Z 17006KT 4000 OVC005 13/11 A2998

Select one of the following:

O 3,500 feet.
O 2,500 feet.
O 4,000 feet.
O 3000 feet

Explanation

Question 13 of 25

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148 What is meant by the Special METAR weather observation for LGTS?
SPECI LGTS 091854Z 32005KT 2000 RA BR OVC007
17/16 A2990 RMKRAB12

Select one of the following:

O Rain and mist obstructing visibility; rain began at 1812Z.
O Rain and fog obscuring two-tenths of the sky; rain
began at 1912Z
O Rain and overcast at 1,200 feet AGL.
O Fog and overcast at 700 feet AGL

Explanation

Question 14 of 25

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149 On a Surface Analysis Chart, the solid lines that depict sea level pressure patterns are called

Select one of the following:

O isobars.
O isogons.
O millibars.
O isotherms

Explanation

Question 15 of 25

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150 The Surface Analysis Chart depicts

Select one of the following:

O actual frontal positions, pressure patterns, temperature, dew point, wind, weather, and obstructions to vision at the valid time of the chart.
O frontal locations and expected movement, pressure centers, cloud coverage, and obstructions to vision at the time of chart transmission.
O actual pressure distribution, frontal systems, cloud heights and coverage, temperature, dew point, and wind at the time shown on the chart
O wind, visibility, pressure, temperature and due point

Explanation

Question 16 of 25

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151 On a Surface Analysis Chart, close spacing of the isobars indicates

Select one of the following:

O strong pressure gradient.
O weak pressure gradient.
O strong temperature gradient.
O weak temperature gradient

Explanation

Question 17 of 25

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152 . What flight planning information can a pilot derive from Constant Pressure Analysis Charts?

Select one of the following:

O Winds and temperatures aloft.
O Clear air turbulence and icing conditions.
O Frontal systems and obstructions to vision aloft.
O Winds and icing conditions

Explanation

Question 18 of 25

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153 What is the meaning of the terms PROB402102. +TSRA as used in a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast(TAF)?

Select one of the following:

O Between 2100Z and 0200Z there is a forty percent
(40%) probability of thunderstorms with heavy rain.
O Probability of heavy thunderstorms with rain showers
below 4,000 feet at time 2102.
O Beginning at 2102Z forty percent (40%) probability of
heavy thunderstorms and rain showers.
O None of the above

Explanation

Question 19 of 25

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154 What does the contraction VRB in the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) mean?

Select one of the following:

O Wind direction is variable.
O Wind speed is variable throughout the period.
O Cloud base is variable.
O Visibility is variable

Explanation

Question 20 of 25

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155 Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) are issued how many times a day and cover what period of time?

Select one of the following:

O Eight times daily and are usually valid for a 9 hour period.
O Six times daily and are usually valid for a 12 hour period including a 4-hour categorical outlook.
O Six times daily and are valid for 9 hours including a 6-hour categorical outlook.
O Five times daily and are valid for a 6 hours period

Explanation

Question 21 of 25

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156 Which is true with respect to a high- or low-pressure system?

Select one of the following:

O A high-pressure area or ridge is an area of descending air.
O A high-pressure area or ridge is an area of rising air.
O A low-pressure area or trough is an area of descending air.
O None of those

Explanation

Question 22 of 25

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6 METEO. EXAM. PREP.

Question 1 of 25

135 . Hail is most likely to be associated with

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 25

136 Ice pellets encountered during flight are normally evidence that

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 25

137 Which statement is true regarding squall lines?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 25

138 What is indicated if ice pellets are encountered at 8,000 feet?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 25

140 One of the most dangerous features of mountain waves [Fig.49], is the turbulent areas in and

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 25

141 The conditions most favorable to wave formation over mountainous areas [Fig.40], are a layer of

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 25

142 During departure, under conditions of suspected low-level wind shear, a sudden decrease in headwind will cause

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 25

143 . What is an important characteristic of wind shear?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 25

144 Low-level wind shear may occur when

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 25

145 . If a temperature inversion is encountered immediately after takeoff or during an approach to a landing, a potential hazard exists due to

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 25

146 . Winds at 3,000 feet……………………... AGL 32 kts Surface winds……………………………………………………….Calm While on approach for landing, under clear skies with convective turbulence a few hours after sunrise, one should

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 25

147 . The station originating the following METAR observation has a field elevation of 3,500 feet MSL If the sky cover is one continuous layer, what is the thickness of the cloud layer? (Top of overcast reported at 7,500 feet MSL) METAR LGTP 151250Z 17006KT 4000 OVC005 13/11 A2998

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 25

148 What is meant by the Special METAR weather observation for LGTS? SPECI LGTS 091854Z 32005KT 2000 RA BR OVC007 17/16 A2990 RMKRAB12

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 25

149 On a Surface Analysis Chart, the solid lines that depict sea level pressure patterns are called

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 25

150 The Surface Analysis Chart depicts

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 25

151 On a Surface Analysis Chart, close spacing of the isobars indicates

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 25

152 . What flight planning information can a pilot derive from Constant Pressure Analysis Charts?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 25

153 What is the meaning of the terms PROB402102. +TSRA as used in a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast(TAF)?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 25

154 What does the contraction VRB in the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) mean?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 25

146 . Winds at 3,000 feet……………………... AGL 32 kts
Surface winds……………………………………………………….Calm
While on approach for landing, under clear skies with convective turbulence a few hours after sunrise, one should

147 . The station originating the following METAR observation has a field elevation of 3,500 feet MSL If the sky cover is one continuous layer, what is the thickness of the cloud layer? (Top of overcast reported at 7,500 feet MSL)
METAR LGTP 151250Z 17006KT 4000 OVC005 13/11 A2998

148 What is meant by the Special METAR weather observation for LGTS?
SPECI LGTS 091854Z 32005KT 2000 RA BR OVC007
17/16 A2990 RMKRAB12