Question 1
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The 850hPa pressure level can vary in height. In temperate regions which of the following average heights is applicable?
Question 2
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Which constant pressure altitude chart is standard for an 18,289ft pressure level?
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300hPa
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200hPa
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700hPa
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500hPa
Question 3
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If you are planning a flight at FL170, which of these upper wind and temperature charts would be nearest your flight level?
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850hPa
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700hPa
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500hPa
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300hPa
Question 4
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Which constant pressure altitude chart is standard for a 38,662ft pressure level?
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500hPa
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700hPa
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200hPa
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300hPa
Question 5
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What is the station pressure used in surface weather charts?
Question 6
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Half the mass of the atmosphere is found in the first...
Question 7
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A 500hPa pressure level can vary in height. In temperate regions which of the following average heights is applicable?
Question 8
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Which constant pressure altitude chart is standard for a 4,781ft pressure level?
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300hPa
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850hPa
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700hPa
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500hPa
Question 9
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The QNH at an airfield located 200m above sea level is 1022hPa. The air temperature is not available. What is the QFF?
Question 10
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A 700hPa pressure level can vary in height. In temperate regions which of the following average heights is applicable?
Question 11
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When planning a flight at FL060, which upper wind and temperature chart would be nearest your flight level?
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300hPa
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850hPa
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700hPa
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500hPa
Question 12
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The QFF at an airfield located 400m above sea level is 1016hPa. The air temperature is 10°C higher than a standard atmosphere. What is the QNH?
Question 13
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Which of the following is true concerning atmospheric pressure?
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It always decreases with height at a rate of 1hPa per 8m.
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It decreases with height.
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It is higher in winter than in summer.
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It is higher at night than during the day.
Question 14
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The upper wind and temperature chart of 250 hPa corresponds, in a standard atmosphere, to about...
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FL320.
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FL340.
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FL390.
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FL300.