METOC MOCK EXAM QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
The surface aviation weather observations ashore contained in which publication
The Surface METAR Observations User's Manual
Which of the following terms describes small particles on which water vapor can sublime
or condense and is essential for water vapor to condense.
Hygroscopic nuclei
A cloud Layer of 5,750 feet would be rounded down to what nearest reportable increment?
5500
a scattered sky constitutes how many oktas of the sky
3/8 to 4/8
What is the primary factor that determines cloud form?
Moisture
Which of the following cloud types can be found in both the low and mid etages
Nimbostratus
The signs of heat exhaustion
profuse sweating, pale skin, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vision disturbances, or muscular
cramps
Which 2 states do not observe daylight savings time
HI and AZ
etage found from 16500 to 45000 in the middle latitudes
high etage
,No PRT or training will be conducted if WBGT (Wet-bulb Globe Temp) index is greater
than
greater than 85 degrees
3 general cloud forms
cumuliform, stratiform, and cirriform
If reported visibility lies btw, 3 and 15 miles, the distance should be noted to what nearest
increment
To the nearest ⅛
Blowing snow, dust or sand occurs in which of the following conditions:
Height 6ft or greater and visibility reduced to less than 7 miles
Routine weather observations are observed during what time period b4 the hour?
5 to 15
What is the process called which occurs when cool air is heated at the surface and rises
Convective lift
What term is commonly defined as the transfer of heat energy through contact
Convection
Which of the following is NOT a factor when determining water survivability?
Salinity
Which of the following is not considered a supplementary cloud feature?
Microburst (produced at the bottom of CBs, a strong down rush of wind)
Which of the following cloud types is considered convective
Cumulus
, Greatest distance that known objects can be seen and identified throughout half or more of
the horizon circle around the station is also known as what?
Prevailing visibility
What is the most accurate sea surface temperature reading of the four choices
Bucket temperature (thermometer stuck into a stirred water sample from mid ocean bucket cast)
Which of the following lithometeors can clog engine intakes and be vary abrasive to moving
components causing possible fatal engine failure on aircraft?
Ash, dust, and sand
Shallow ground fog doesn't extend about which depth
6ft (shallow ground fog forms at the surface and covers the station and visibility at eye level)
This term describes a rapid fluctuations in wind speed with a variation btw peaks and lulls
of 10 knots or more?
Wind Gust
When air flows from the west toward the east it is referred to what type of wind?
West wind
Which of the following weather conditions occurs almost exclusively in snow showers?
Snow grains
Which of the following would be a correct reading of a dry bulb temperature?
89.6F (Dry Bulb: measure of amount of heat present in the air) (Wet-Bulb: lowest temp. obj.
may be cooled by evap.)
Which of the following describes the majority of lightning discharges
Cloud to cloud
Used when determining the Gen. Heat Stress Index
Relative Humidity and AIr temp.
100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
The surface aviation weather observations ashore contained in which publication
The Surface METAR Observations User's Manual
Which of the following terms describes small particles on which water vapor can sublime
or condense and is essential for water vapor to condense.
Hygroscopic nuclei
A cloud Layer of 5,750 feet would be rounded down to what nearest reportable increment?
5500
a scattered sky constitutes how many oktas of the sky
3/8 to 4/8
What is the primary factor that determines cloud form?
Moisture
Which of the following cloud types can be found in both the low and mid etages
Nimbostratus
The signs of heat exhaustion
profuse sweating, pale skin, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vision disturbances, or muscular
cramps
Which 2 states do not observe daylight savings time
HI and AZ
etage found from 16500 to 45000 in the middle latitudes
high etage
,No PRT or training will be conducted if WBGT (Wet-bulb Globe Temp) index is greater
than
greater than 85 degrees
3 general cloud forms
cumuliform, stratiform, and cirriform
If reported visibility lies btw, 3 and 15 miles, the distance should be noted to what nearest
increment
To the nearest ⅛
Blowing snow, dust or sand occurs in which of the following conditions:
Height 6ft or greater and visibility reduced to less than 7 miles
Routine weather observations are observed during what time period b4 the hour?
5 to 15
What is the process called which occurs when cool air is heated at the surface and rises
Convective lift
What term is commonly defined as the transfer of heat energy through contact
Convection
Which of the following is NOT a factor when determining water survivability?
Salinity
Which of the following is not considered a supplementary cloud feature?
Microburst (produced at the bottom of CBs, a strong down rush of wind)
Which of the following cloud types is considered convective
Cumulus
, Greatest distance that known objects can be seen and identified throughout half or more of
the horizon circle around the station is also known as what?
Prevailing visibility
What is the most accurate sea surface temperature reading of the four choices
Bucket temperature (thermometer stuck into a stirred water sample from mid ocean bucket cast)
Which of the following lithometeors can clog engine intakes and be vary abrasive to moving
components causing possible fatal engine failure on aircraft?
Ash, dust, and sand
Shallow ground fog doesn't extend about which depth
6ft (shallow ground fog forms at the surface and covers the station and visibility at eye level)
This term describes a rapid fluctuations in wind speed with a variation btw peaks and lulls
of 10 knots or more?
Wind Gust
When air flows from the west toward the east it is referred to what type of wind?
West wind
Which of the following weather conditions occurs almost exclusively in snow showers?
Snow grains
Which of the following would be a correct reading of a dry bulb temperature?
89.6F (Dry Bulb: measure of amount of heat present in the air) (Wet-Bulb: lowest temp. obj.
may be cooled by evap.)
Which of the following describes the majority of lightning discharges
Cloud to cloud
Used when determining the Gen. Heat Stress Index
Relative Humidity and AIr temp.
