Hazardous in-flight weather advisory service (HIWAS) can be obtained by listening in on
122.0 MHz.
A) True
B) False
B) False
Which of the following is NOT one of the 9 distinct centers of the NCEP?
A) Climate Predication Center
B) Space Weather Prediction Center
C) National Transportation Safety Board
D) Storm Prediction Center
C) National Transportation Safety Board
If somebody were curious as to how a cloud formed they would look in...
A) AC 00-6B
B) AC 00-45H
C) the Digital Terminal Procedures Supplement
D) FAR part 43 appendix A
A) AC 00-6B
CONVECTIVE SIGMET 99EVALID UNTIL 1855ZVA NC GA TN KY ALFROM 50NNW
HMV-40ESE GQO-50ENE MSL-50SW LOZ-50NNW HMVAREA TS MOV FROM
23015KT. TOPS TO FL430.
The above weather product would be considered a(n)...
A) observation
B) forecast
C) AIRMET
D) analysis
B) forecast
A pilot report (or PIREP) would be considered a(n)...
A) forecast
B) analysis
C) observation
D) weather chart
C) observation
A TAF is a type of analysis.
A) True
B) False
B) False
What is the average lapse rate for temperature in the troposphere?
A) 5°C/1,000ft
B) 1°C/1,000ft
,C) 2°C/1,000ft
D) 3°C/1,000ft
C) 2°C/1,000ft
Which of the following best describes the layer(s) of the atmosphere in which we'll
experience weather?
A) In the tropopause and stratopause.
B) Only in the stratosphere.
C) In the troposphere and the lower levels of the stratosphere.
D) Only in the troposphere.
C) In the troposphere and the lower levels of the stratosphere.
What conditions provide low density air (thin air);
A) Hot, Low Altitude, No Humidity
B) Hot, High Altitude, Humidity
C) Cold, Low Altitude, No Humidity
D) Cold, High Altitude, Humidity
B) Hot, High Altitude, Humidity
The mesosphere is defined by a decrease in temperature.
A) True
B) False
A) True
The International Standard Atmosphere value for sea level Pressure is...
A) 1013 bar or 2.922 Inches of Mercury
B) 1013 millibar or 29.92 Inches of Mercury
C) 1013 mm of Mercury or 29.92 millibar
D) 1013 Inches of Mercury or 29.92 mb
B) 1013 millibar or 29.92 Inches of Mercury
An increase in humidity will result in a negative impact on performance.
A) True
B) False
A) True
Dry air is more dense than moist (or humid) air.
A) True
B) False
A) True
What portion of the atmosphere is made up of N2?
A) 21%
B) 1%
C) 36%
D) 78%
D) 78%
, Nitrogen is considered a non-variable constituent in the atmosphere.
A) True
B) False
A) True
If the field elevation at BTL is 952ft and the altimeter setting is 30.00, what is the
pressure altitude?
A) Not enough information given
B) 952ft
C) 872ft
D) 1032ft
C) 872ft
If the altimeter setting decreases from 30.10"Hg to 30.06"Hg the density altitude will
decrease.
A) True
B) False
B) False
-7°C is equal to ______________ °F.
A) 0
B) 19
C) 12
D) 23
B) 19
The formation of a towering cumulus cloud through means of warm rising air
transferring energy to its surroundings is best described as...
A) Convection
B) Conduction
C) Reflection
D) Radiation
A) Convection
Which of the following types of energy transfer is best described by touching a hot pan?
A) Reflection
B) Convection
C) Conduction
D) Radiation
C) Conduction
When compared to a stable atmosphere, you are more likely to encounter turbulence in
an unstable atmosphere.
A) True
B) False
A) True
he release of ______________ from the condensation process causes the saturated
adiabatic lapse (SALR) rate to vary.