Meteorology - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

Question 1

At the top of orographic waves, in mountainous regions, the cloud most likely to be encountered is

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Altocumulus lenticularis.

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Cirrostratus.

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Cumulus mediocris.

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Cirrus.

Question 2

The stability in a layer increases by advection of

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Cold air in the lower part

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Moist air in the lower part

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Dry air in the upper part

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Warm air in the lower part

Question 3

Convective clouds are formed

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In unstable atmosphere

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In mid-latitudes only

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In summer during the day only

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In stable atmosphere

Question 4

At which airport, is the following weather development taking place?TAF 060600Z 060716 25006KT 8000 BKN240 BECMG 0710 OVC200 BECMG 1013 23010KT 8000 OVC100 BECMG 1316 23014KT 6000 RA SCT030 OVC050 =

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EDDL

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LOWW

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LFPO

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LEMD

Question 5

An occlusion is called a warm occlusion when the cold air:

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At the rear of the occlusion is less cold than the cold air ahead, with the warm air at a higher altitude.

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At the rear of the occlusion is colder than the cold air ahead.

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Ahead of the surface position of the occlusion is only at a higher altitude.

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At the rear of the occlusion is colder than the cold air ahead, with the warm air at a higher altitude.

Question 6

Aircraft struck by lightning may sometimes get considerable damage, and at least temporarily, the manoeuvring ability of the aircraft will be made more difficult. Which one of the following statements is correct?

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Aircraft made of composite material may get severe damage, the crew may be blinded and temporarily lose hearing

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An aircraft made of metal has a certain capacity to attract lightning, but the lightning will follow the surface and therefore no damage will be caused

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An aircraft has in the atmosphere the same qualities as a 'Faraday cage', which means that a strike by lightning seldom occurs. But if it happens, the result will be an occasional engine failure. The crew may get a shock.

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Aircraft made of composite material cannot conduct lightning and will therefore very seldom be struck

Question 7

What is the name of the northerly, cold and strong wind, that sometimes blows over a certain part of Europe (France)?

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Mistral.

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Foehn.

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Bora.

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Typhoon.

Question 8

The Bora is a

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Cold katabatic wind with the possibility of violent gusts

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Squally warm katabatic wind which occurs mainly in summer

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Cold katabatic wind with gusts associated with a maritime air mass

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Cold katabatic wind always associated with clouds and heavy showers

Question 9

Rising air cools because:

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It expands

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It becomes more moist

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Surrounding air is cooler at higher levels

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It contracts

Question 10

Which jet stream is connected with a surface front system?

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The polar front jet stream

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The subtropical jet stream

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The easterly jet stream

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The equatorial jet stream

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