Exam quiz Meteorology - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)

Question 1

In a METAR, "(moderate) showers of rain" are designated by the identifier...

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SHRA

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+RA

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+TSRA

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TS

Question 2

In a thermal-soaring weather forecast, what does cumulus overdevelopment commonly mean?

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Vertical development of Cumulus clouds to rain showers

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Widespread spreading of Cumulus clouds below an inversion layer

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Change from blue thermals to cloudy thermals during the afternoon

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Development of a thermal low to a storm depression

Question 3

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should weather alternates be understood?

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They should be reviewed because destination weather can deteriorate

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fuel reserves may be omitted when an alternate is planned

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alternate weather need not be considered if destination weather worsens

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an unsuitable destination is made suitable simply by selecting any alternate

Question 4

What process results in the formation of "orographic fog" ("hill fog")?

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Moist air is forced upslope and cools to saturation.

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Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds

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Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air

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Evaporation from warm, moist ground area into very cold air

Question 5

In a meteorological wind report whose speed unit is knots, what does 225/15 mean?

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South-west wind with 15 kt

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North-east wind with 15 kt

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South-west wind with 15 km/h

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North-east wind with 15 km/h

Question 6

What are the air masses that Central Europe is mainly influenced by?

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Polar cold air and tropical warm air

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Arctic and polar cold air

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Equatorial and tropical warm air

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Tropical and arctic cold air

Question 7

An aeroplane is at 2500 ft altitude with QNH 990 hPa. What is the approximate pressure altitude? Use 1013 hPa as the reference, 27 ft per hPa and round the result to the nearest 10 ft.

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3120 ft

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3420 ft

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2820 ft

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2500 ft

Question 8

In normal private flying, which statement about wind shear is correct?

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It can cause sudden changes in airspeed, flight path and performance

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it guarantees improved performance throughout every encounter

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it can affect an aeroplane only above FL 300

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it changes temperature while wind speed and direction remain constant

Question 9

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about weather alternates?

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They should be reviewed because destination weather can deteriorate

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fuel reserves may be omitted when an alternate is planned

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alternate weather need not be considered if destination weather worsens

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an unsuitable destination is made suitable simply by selecting any alternate

Question 10

With other factors remaining constant, decreasing temperature results in...

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Decreasing spread and increasing relative humidity.

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Decreasing spread and decreasing relative humidity.

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Increasing spread and decreasing relative humidity.

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Increasing spread and increasing relative humidity.

Question 11

What is the correct operational meaning of QNH?

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It is the altimeter setting to indicate elevation above mean sea level

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the altimeter reads zero at aerodrome level

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the altimeter always indicates density altitude

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the altimeter uses 1013.25 hPa irrespective of local pressure

Question 12

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of TAF?

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It forecasts aerodrome weather for a specified period

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it describes only conditions observed at its issue time

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it is a report of weather encountered by a pilot

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it is an actual observation with no future validity period

Question 13

Under which conditions "back side weather" ("Rückseitenwetter") can be expected?

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After passing of a cold front

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Before passing of an occlusion

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During Foehn at the lee side

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After passing of a warm front

Question 14

With regard to thunderstorms, strong up- and downdrafts appear during the...

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Mature stage

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Initial stage

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Dissipating stage

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Thunderstorm stage

Question 15

Approximately what is the ISA pressure at FL 180 (about 5500 m)?

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500 hPa

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250 hPa

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300 hPa

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1013.25 hPa

Question 16

What is correct for this METAR? METAR EGXX 121050Z 00000KT 0300 FG VV002 04/04 Q1002

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fog and very low visibility are present

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CAVOK conditions

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a surface wind of 30 kt

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a reported cloud base of 20 000 ft

Question 17

Which practical rule applies to TAF?

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It forecasts aerodrome weather for a specified period

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it describes only conditions observed at its issue time

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it is a report of weather encountered by a pilot

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it is an actual observation with no future validity period

Question 18

Which statement is correct for temperature inversion?

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It can trap haze, mist or low cloud and reduce visibility

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it always promotes strong thermals through the inversion

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it guarantees removal of all fog and haze

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it makes temperature decrease with height within the layer

Question 19

In moist and unstable conditions, what weather may develop near an upper-level trough?

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Development of showers and thunderstorms (Cb)

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Calm wind, forming of shallow cumulus clouds

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Calm weather, formation of lifted fog layers

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Formation of high stratus clouds, ground-covering cloud bases

Question 20

What weather conditions may be expected during conditionally unstable conditions?

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Towering cumulus, isolated showers of rain or thunderstorms

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Layered clouds up to high levels, prolonged rain or snow

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Shallow cumulus clouds with base at medium levels

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Sky clear of clouds, sunshine, low winds

Question 21

What cloud type does the picture show? See figure (MET-002).

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Cumulus

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Stratus

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Altostratus

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Cirrus

Question 22

In normal private flying, which statement about pressure gradient is correct?

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A stronger gradient normally indicates stronger wind

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close isobars imply a weaker pressure-gradient force

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widely spaced isobars always imply stronger prevailing winds

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isobar spacing has no relation to the pressure gradient

Question 23

Which analysis chart shows the actual mean-sea-level pressure pattern and surface fronts for its analysis time?

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Surface weather chart

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Hypsometric chart

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Prognostic chart

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Wind chart

Question 24

Which answer contains every state of water found in the atmosphere?

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Liquid, solid, and gaseous

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Liquid and solid

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Gaseous and liquid

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Liquid

Question 25

An aeroplane is at 3000 ft altitude with QNH 1005 hPa. What is the approximate pressure altitude? Use 1013 hPa as the reference, 27 ft per hPa and round the result to the nearest 10 ft.

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3220 ft

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3520 ft

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2920 ft

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3000 ft

Question 26

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should mountain wave be understood?

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It can produce strong turbulence and downdraughts downwind of terrain

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they guarantee smooth air everywhere on the lee side

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they can occur only over flat ocean surfaces

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rotors and strong downdraughts cannot accompany them

Question 27

Extensive high pressure areas can be found throughout the year ...

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Over oceanic areas at latitudes around 30°N/S

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In areas showing extensive lifting processes

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In mid latitudes along the polar front

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In tropical areas, close to the equator

Question 28

What is the dew point?

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The temperature to which air must be cooled at constant pressure and water-vapour content to become saturated.

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the temperature at which all liquid water must boil

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the temperature at which unsaturated air becomes drier when cooled

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the temperature at which pressure becomes zero

Question 29

What pressure pattern can be observed during the passage of a polar front low?

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Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front

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Rising pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front

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Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front

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Rising pressure in front of the warm front, rising pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front

Question 30

Close spacing of isobars usually indicates...

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stronger wind

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weaker pressure gradients and lighter prevailing winds

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a complete absence of pressure-gradient force

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the same wind speed regardless of pressure-gradient strength

Question 31

In practical private flying, what should a private pilot remember about pressure gradient?

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A stronger gradient normally indicates stronger wind

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close isobars imply a weaker pressure-gradient force

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widely spaced isobars always imply stronger prevailing winds

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isobar spacing has no relation to the pressure gradient

Question 32

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about warm fronts?

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They are often associated with layered cloud and widespread precipitation

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it guarantees unlimited visibility in every case

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its approach always produces only isolated fair-weather cumulus

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it guarantees no precipitation or lowering cloud base

Question 33

Which statement about QNH is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It is the altimeter setting to indicate elevation above mean sea level

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the altimeter reads zero at aerodrome level

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the altimeter always indicates density altitude

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the altimeter uses 1013.25 hPa irrespective of local pressure

Question 34

What can be expected for the prevailing wind with isobars on a surface weather chart showing large distances?

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Low pressure gradients resulting in low prevailing wind

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Strong pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailing wind

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Strong pressure gradients resulting in low prevailing wind

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Low pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailing wind

Question 35

Which statement about the saturated adiabatic temperature lapse rate is correct?

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It varies with temperature and pressure and is generally lower than the dry adiabatic rate.

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It is always greater than the dry adiabatic rate.

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It is always zero.

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It always equals the fixed ISA lapse rate.

Question 36

Winds blowing downhill are defined as...

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Katabatic winds.

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Anabatic winds.

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Convergent winds.

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Subsident winds.

Question 37

In METAR, BR indicates...

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mist

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fog

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heavy rain

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snow grains

Question 38

Which meteorological statement is correct? A warm front often brings...

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layer cloud and steady precipitation

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a guarantee of clear skies throughout its passage

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only isolated fair-weather cumulus with no precipitation in every case

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a guarantee of unlimited visibility and no low cloud

Question 39

What is correct about pressure gradient?

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A stronger gradient normally indicates stronger wind

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close isobars imply a weaker pressure-gradient force

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widely spaced isobars always imply stronger prevailing winds

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isobar spacing has no relation to the pressure gradient

Question 40

Which meteorological statement is correct? Wind around a low-pressure area in the northern hemisphere flows...

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anticlockwise and slightly inward near the surface

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clockwise and outward near the surface

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counterclockwise and outward near the surface

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clockwise and inward near the surface

Question 41

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about sea breeze?

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It is a local circulation caused by differential heating of land and sea

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night-time flow caused by land remaining warmer than the sea

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a daytime offshore wind caused by land warming faster than the sea

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a wind caused only by a frontal passage with no land-sea heating difference

Question 42

What hazard may occur when climbing through a ground inversion with a marked wind change?

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Wind shear and warmer air can reduce airspeed or climb performance.

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Climb should be performed with the lowest possible speed and maximum power

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Icing is guaranteed, irrespective of moisture and temperature.

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A sudden improvement in airspeed and climb performance is guaranteed.

Question 43

Which practical rule applies to METAR?

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It reports observed aerodrome weather at a specific time

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it is a forecast valid only for a future period

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it describes only upper-air winds along a route

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it is a pilot report of conditions experienced in flight

Question 44

In normal private flying, which statement about carburettor icing weather is correct?

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It can occur in humid air even when outside temperature is above freezing

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it occurs only in falling snow

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it is impossible when outside temperature is above freezing

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it affects only jet-engine exhaust systems

Question 45

Wind around a low-pressure area in the northern hemisphere flows...

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anticlockwise and slightly inward near the surface

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clockwise and outward near the surface

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counterclockwise and outward near the surface

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clockwise and inward near the surface

Question 46

For pre-flight preparation, which option correctly describes TAF?

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It forecasts aerodrome weather for a specified period

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it describes only conditions observed at its issue time

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it is a report of weather encountered by a pilot

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it is an actual observation with no future validity period

Question 47

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of temperature inversion?

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It can trap haze, mist or low cloud and reduce visibility

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it always promotes strong thermals through the inversion

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it guarantees removal of all fog and haze

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it makes temperature decrease with height within the layer

Question 48

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of pressure gradient?

Accepted Answer

A stronger gradient normally indicates stronger wind

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close isobars imply a weaker pressure-gradient force

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widely spaced isobars always imply stronger prevailing winds

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isobar spacing has no relation to the pressure gradient

Question 49

Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with...

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thunderstorms, turbulence, icing and hail

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smooth air with no vertical currents in every case

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a guarantee that icing cannot occur

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a guarantee of excellent visibility and calm wind beneath every cell

Question 50

Which meteorological statement is correct? A cold front often brings...

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showery precipitation and a wind shift

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only uniform layer cloud with no wind change in every case

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a guarantee of clear skies throughout its passage

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a guarantee that turbulence cannot occur

Question 51

In METAR, TS indicates...

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thunderstorm

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snow

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dust

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mist

Question 52

Which meteorological statement is correct? Wind shear is a change of wind...

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speed or direction over a short distance

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a steady wind with unchanged speed and direction throughout a layer

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only a slow seasonal trend over several months

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a change in air density with wind velocity remaining unchanged

Question 53

What weather is likely to be experienced during "Foehn" in the Bavarian area close to the Alps?

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Nimbostratus cloud in the southern Alps, rotor clouds at the lee side, warm and dry wind

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High pressure area overhead Bay of Biscay and low pressure area in Eastern Europe

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Cold, humid downhill wind on the lee side of the Alps, flat pressure pattern

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Nimbostratus cloud in the northern Alps, rotor clouds at the windward side, warm and dry wind

Question 54

Which statement is correct for TAF?

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It forecasts aerodrome weather for a specified period

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it describes only conditions observed at its issue time

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it is a report of weather encountered by a pilot

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it is an actual observation with no future validity period

Question 55

An aeroplane is at 1500 ft altitude with QNH 1000 hPa. What is the approximate pressure altitude? Use 1013 hPa as the reference, 27 ft per hPa and round the result to the nearest 10 ft.

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1850 ft

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2150 ft

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1550 ft

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1500 ft

Question 56

An isobar is a line joining points of equal...

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pressure

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equal temperature

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equal relative humidity

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equal wind speed

Question 57

What is the name of the cold, katabatic wind phenomena blowing from northeast into the Adriatic Sea?

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Bora

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Scirocco

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Mistral

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Passat

Question 58

Which type of ice forms by large, supercooled droplets hitting the front surfaces of an aircraft?

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Clear ice

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Hoar frost

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Rime ice

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Mixed ice

Question 59

Which statement about pressure gradient is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

A stronger gradient normally indicates stronger wind

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close isobars imply a weaker pressure-gradient force

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widely spaced isobars always imply stronger prevailing winds

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isobar spacing has no relation to the pressure gradient

Question 60

What helps keep hailstones suspended while they grow within a cumulonimbus cloud?

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Strong updraughts.

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A high cloud base.

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Strong wind.

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An inversion layer.

Question 61

What should a private pilot remember about pressure gradient?

Accepted Answer

A stronger gradient normally indicates stronger wind

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close isobars imply a weaker pressure-gradient force

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widely spaced isobars always imply stronger prevailing winds

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isobar spacing has no relation to the pressure gradient

Question 62

What information is NOT found on Low-Level Significant Weather Charts (LLSWC)?

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Radar echos of precipitation

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Information about icing conditions

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Information about turbulence areas

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Front lines and frontal displacements

Question 63

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about sea breeze?

Accepted Answer

It is a local circulation caused by differential heating of land and sea

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night-time flow caused by land remaining warmer than the sea

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a daytime offshore wind caused by land warming faster than the sea

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a wind caused only by a frontal passage with no land-sea heating difference

Question 64

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about cumulonimbus?

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It is associated with thunderstorms, severe turbulence, icing, hail and wind shear

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a guarantee of smooth air beneath every cell

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a guarantee of no hail or icing

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a guarantee of no strong vertical air currents

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