Exam quiz Meteorology - FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep

Question 1

Standard sea level pressure is:

Accepted Answer

29.92 inches of mercury (Hg).

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28.92 inches of mercury (Hg).

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30.00 inches of mercury (Hg).

Question 2

When flying near a large body of water during the day, how does the wind typically blow?

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From the cooler water toward the warmer land (Sea Breeze).

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From the warmer land toward the cooler water (Land Breeze).

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Parallel to the shoreline at all times.

Question 3

In a METAR report, what does the abbreviation 'BR' stand for?

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Mist.

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Broken clouds.

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Blowing rain.

Question 4

What characterizes a temperature inversion?

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Air temperature increases as altitude increases, acting like a lid on the atmosphere below.

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Air temperature drops rapidly as altitude increases.

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Air pressure increases with altitude.

Question 5

In meteorology, what is a 'front'?

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The boundary layer between two distinct air masses of different temperatures and densities.

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The center of a high-pressure system.

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The leading edge of a microburst.

Question 6

How are cloud bases reported in METARs and TAFs?

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In hundreds of feet AGL.

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In thousands of feet MSL.

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In tens of feet MSL.

Question 7

What is a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)?

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A concise statement of the expected meteorological conditions at an airport during a specified period.

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A report of current weather conditions at an airport.

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A warning of severe weather en route.

Question 8

In a METAR, 'SHRA' indicates:

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Rain showers.

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Shallow radiation fog.

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Snow and hail.

Question 9

What is the ceiling of controlled airspace at Collin Co Rgnl McKinney (TKI)?

Accepted Answer

2,900' MSL.

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2,311' MSL.

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2,900' AGL.

Question 10

Of what value is the Weather Depiction Chart to the pilot?

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For determining general weather conditions on which to base flight planning.

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For determining frontal trends and air mass characteristics.

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For a forecast of cloud coverage, visibilities, and frontal activity.

Question 11

In a sectional chart, two airports are enclosed by blue broken lines, as pointed out by the blue arrows in the figure. What do these blue broken lines indicate?

Accepted Answer

Class D airspace starting at the surface.

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Class E airspace starting at 400 feet.

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Class D airspace starting at 1200 feet.

Question 12

What is the floor of the Class E airspace surrounding the Garrison Municipal Airport?

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2637 feet MSL.

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700 feet MSL.

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1937 feet MSL.

Question 13

What is AWOS?

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Automated Weather Observing System.

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Aviation Weather Outlook Service.

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Automated Wind and Overcast System.

Question 14

In the sectional chart below, what kind of airspace is enclosed by the hash-marked magenta border?

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Military Operations Area.

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Restricted Area.

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Temporary Flight Restriction.

Question 15

In a TAF, what does 'PROB30' mean?

Accepted Answer

There is a 30 percent probability of the forecasted weather conditions occurring.

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Visibility will be limited to 30 miles.

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Winds will increase by 30 knots.

Question 16

What is the floor of the Class E airspace surrounding Mercer Co Rgnl (HZE)?

Accepted Answer

2,514' MSL.

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700' MSL.

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750' AGL.

Question 17

What does the latitude line at point 4 measure?

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The degrees of latitude north and south from the equator.

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The degrees of latitude east and west of the line that passes through Greenwich, England.

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The degrees of latitude east and west of the Prime Meridian.

Question 18

If you see '+SN' in a METAR, what weather condition is occurring?

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Heavy snow.

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Light snow.

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Blowing snow.

Question 19

If an unmanned airplane weighs 33 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 30° banked turn while maintaining altitude?

Accepted Answer

38 pounds.

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47 pounds.

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34 pounds.

Question 20

When flying near the Mason Jewett Airport, which frequency should be used as the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) when scanning for air traffic activity?

Accepted Answer

122.7.

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122.4.

Answer

119.425.

Question 21

At Coeur D'Alene which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor airport traffic?

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz.

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122.05 MHz.

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135.075 MHz.

Question 22

How tall is the tallest tower in the group of towers approximately 15 statute miles south of Minot International Airport?

Accepted Answer

1,081' AGL.

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2,772' AGL.

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3,149' MSL.

Question 23

What does the abbreviation 'WS' indicate in a TAF?

Accepted Answer

Non-convective low-level wind shear.

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Widespread smoke.

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Water spouts.

Question 24

When flying over Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge, a pilot should fly no lower than

Accepted Answer

2,000 feet AGL.

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3,000 feet AGL.

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2,500 feet AGL.

Question 25

The Coriolis force is created by:

Accepted Answer

The rotation of the Earth.

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The unequal heating of the Earth's surface.

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The gravitational pull of the moon.

Question 26

In a METAR report, temperature and dew point are reported in which scale?

Accepted Answer

Celsius.

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Fahrenheit.

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Kelvin.

Question 27

Fog that forms on clear, calm, cool nights over flat, low-lying areas is known as:

Accepted Answer

Radiation fog.

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Advection fog.

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Upslope fog.

Question 28

When should a remote pilot request an 'Abbreviated Briefing'?

Accepted Answer

When they need to update specific information from a previous standard briefing.

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When they have no prior weather information.

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When their flight is more than 24 hours away.

Question 29

Fog that forms when cold, dry air moves over relatively warm water is called:

Accepted Answer

Steam fog.

Answer

Radiation fog.

Answer

Upslope fog.

Question 30

What kind of weather conditions are typically expected under a low-level temperature inversion when relative humidity is high?

Accepted Answer

Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds.

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Turbulent air, excellent visibility, and thunderstorms.

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High winds and heavy snow showers.

Question 31

Which of the following describes an 'Outlook Briefing' from a Flight Service Station?

Accepted Answer

A briefing provided when the planned departure is 6 or more hours away.

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A brief update of weather information from a previous briefing.

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The most complete and comprehensive weather briefing available.

Question 32

What are the three stages of a thunderstorm?

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Cumulus, mature, and dissipating.

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Formation, precipitation, and dissipation.

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Updraft, downdraft, and static.

Question 33

What type of weather is generally associated with a low-pressure system?

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Rising air, cloudiness, and precipitation.

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Descending air, clear skies, and good visibility.

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Calm winds and severe temperature inversions.

Question 34

Identify the airspace over Tomlinson Airport (8J7)

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Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 1,200 feet AGL, Class E airspace - 1,200 feet AGL up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.

Answer

Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 700 feet MSL, Class E airspace - 700 feet to 14,500 feet MSL.

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Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.

Question 35

What is the correct UNICOM frequency to be used at Coeur d'Alene to request fuel?

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz.

Answer

122.1/108.8 MHz.

Answer

135.075 MHz.

Question 36

Wind direction reported in a METAR is provided in reference to:

Accepted Answer

True North.

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Magnetic North.

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The aircraft's heading.

Question 37

Wind directions broadcasted over an AWOS, ASOS, or ATIS frequency are given in reference to:

Accepted Answer

Magnetic North.

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True North.

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Grid North.

Question 38

How long does a typical microburst usually last?

Accepted Answer

Seldom longer than 15 minutes.

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Up to 1 hour.

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Between 1 and 3 hours.

Question 39

What is the CTAF/UNICOM frequency at Barnes County Airport?

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz.

Answer

123.6 MHz.

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122.0 MHz.

Question 40

What is a microburst?

Accepted Answer

A localized, severe downdraft of air that spreads outward in all directions when it hits the ground.

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A small tornado.

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A sudden drop in barometric pressure.

Question 41

What type of weather is generally associated with a high-pressure system?

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Descending air, clear skies, and generally good weather.

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Continuous rain and low ceilings.

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Tornadoes and microbursts.

Question 42

If the center of gravity on your aircraft is too far aft (rearward), what is the likely result?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft will have difficulty recovering from a stalled position.

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The aircraft will have increased airspeed.

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The aircraft will not be able to maintain a constant turn.

Question 43

During which stage of a thunderstorm is the most severe weather, such as heavy rain, wind shear, and hail, generally encountered?

Accepted Answer

The mature stage.

Answer

The cumulus stage.

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The dissipating stage.

Question 44

You have been hired to use your small UAS to inspect the railroad tracks from Blencoe (SE of Sioux City) to Onawa. Will ATC authorization be required?

Accepted Answer

No, your entire flight is in Class G airspace.

Answer

Yes, Onawa is in Class D airspace that is designated for an airport.

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Yes, you must contact the Onawa control tower to operate within 5 miles of the airport.

Question 45

What does the abbreviation 'CB' mean when appended to a cloud layer in a METAR?

Accepted Answer

Cumulonimbus.

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Clear below.

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Cirrostratus broken.

Question 46

In a METAR report, what does the abbreviation 'HZ' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Haze.

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Hail.

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Heavy rain.

Question 47

What is ATIS?

Accepted Answer

Automatic Terminal Information Service, a continuous broadcast of recorded non-control information at busy airports.

Answer

Air Traffic Instruction Service.

Answer

Aviation Terminal Icing System.

Question 48

While monitoring the Cooperstown CTAF you hear an aircraft announce that they are midfield left downwind to RWY 13. Where would the aircraft be relative to the runway?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft is East.

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The aircraft is South.

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The aircraft is West.

Question 49

When the air temperature and dew point converge and are within 3°C (5°F) of each other, what weather condition is highly likely to form?

Accepted Answer

Fog or low clouds.

Answer

Thunderstorms.

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High winds and severe clear skies.

Question 50

What does 'VRB' mean in the wind group of a METAR report (e.g., VRB03KT)?

Accepted Answer

The wind direction is variable.

Answer

Visibility is reduced by blowing wind.

Answer

Visual flight rules are required.

Question 51

In a TAF, what does 'BECMG' indicate?

Accepted Answer

A gradual change in conditions occurring over a specified time period (usually 2 hours).

Answer

A probability of certain conditions occurring.

Answer

Becoming clear skies.

Question 52

Standard sea level temperature is:

Accepted Answer

15°C (59°F).

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10°C (50°F).

Answer

20°C (68°F).

Question 53

This sign is a visual clue that

Accepted Answer

warns the pilot of approaching taxiway "B."

Answer

confirms the aircraft's location to be on taxiway "B."

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indicates "B" holding area is ahead.

Question 54

Where would you go to obtain more information about restricted airspace R-2531?

Accepted Answer

Notes to Sectional Charts.

Answer

Chart Supplements/Airport Facilities Directory.

Answer

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

Question 55

Over what geographical area is a TAF typically valid?

Accepted Answer

Within a 5 statute mile radius from the center of an airport runway complex.

Answer

Within a 10 nautical mile radius of the airport.

Answer

Across an entire state or region.

Question 56

What weather chart provides a graphical overview of surface weather systems such as fronts, high and low-pressure centers?

Accepted Answer

Surface Analysis Chart.

Answer

Weather Depiction Chart.

Answer

Radar Summary Chart.

Question 57

The elevation of the Chesapeake Regional Airport is

Accepted Answer

19 feet.

Answer

36 feet.

Answer

360 feet.

Question 58

What condition is necessary for structural icing to occur in flight?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft must be flying through visible moisture (like rain or clouds) and the temperature must be at or below freezing.

Answer

Clear skies and a temperature inversion.

Answer

Flight through cirrus clouds.

Question 59

What is the required flight visibility for a remote pilot operating an unmanned aircraft near the Plantation Airport (JYL)?

Accepted Answer

3 statute miles.

Answer

1 statute mile.

Answer

5 statute miles.

Question 60

Fog that forms when warm, moist air is blown horizontally over a cold surface is called:

Accepted Answer

Advection fog.

Answer

Radiation fog.

Answer

Steam fog.

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