Meteorology - Quiz BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

What wind conditions can be expected in areas showing large distances between isobars?

Accepted Answer

Variable winds, formation of local wind systems

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Formation of local wind systems with strong prevailing westerly winds

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Strong prevailing westerly winds with rapid veering

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Strong prevailing easterly winds with rapid backing

Question 2

What factors may indicate a tendency to fog formation?

Accepted Answer

Low spread, decreasing temperature

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Low pressure, increasing temperature

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Strong winds, decreasing temperature

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Low spread, increasing temperature

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Low pressure gradients resulting in low prevailling wind

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Strong pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailling wind

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Strong pressure gradients resulting in low prevailling wind

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Low pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailling wind

Question 4

In a METAR, "heavy rain" is designated by the identifier...

Accepted Answer

.+RA.

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RA.

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.+SHRA.

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SHRA.

Question 5

Temperatures will be given by meteorological aviation services in Europe in which unit?

Accepted Answer

Degrees Centigrade (° C)

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Degrees Fahrenheit

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Gpdam

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Kelvin

Question 6

The dry adiabatic lapse rate has a value of...

Accepted Answer

1,0° C / 100 m

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0,6° C / 100 m

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0,65° C / 100 m.

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2° / 1000 ft.

Question 7

What change of wind direction can be expected during the passage of a polar front low in Central Europe?

Accepted Answer

Veering wind during passage of the warm front, veering wind during passage of the cold front

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Backing wind during passage of the warm front, veering wind during passage of the cold front

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Backing wind during passage of the warm front, backing wind during passage of the cold front

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Veering wind during passage of the warm front, backing wind during passage of the cold front

Question 8

What weather development will result from convergence at ground level?

Accepted Answer

Ascending air and cloud formation

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Ascending air and cloud dissipation

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Descending air and cloud formation

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Descending air and cloud dissipation

Question 9

What visual flight conditions can be expected within the warm sector of a polar front low during summer time?

Accepted Answer

Moderate to good visibility, scattered clouds

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Visibilty less than 1000 m, cloud-covered ground

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Moderate visibility, heavy showers and thunderstorms

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Good visibility, some isolated high clouds

Question 10

What condition may prevent the formation of "radiation fog"?

Accepted Answer

Overcast cloud cover

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Clear night, no clouds

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Low spread

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Calm wind

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