Meteorology - FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep

Question 1

This sign is a visual clue that

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warns the pilot of approaching taxiway "B."

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

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indicates "B" holding area is ahead.

Question 2

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 3

The elevation of the Chesapeake Regional Airport is

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19 feet.

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36 feet.

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360 feet.

Question 4

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 5

Over what geographical area is a TAF typically valid?

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

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Within a 10 nautical mile radius of the airport.

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Across an entire state or region.

Question 6

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 7

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

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The mature stage.

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The cumulus stage.

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The dissipating stage.

Question 8

If you read 'VCTS' in a METAR, what should you expect?

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Thunderstorms in the vicinity of the airport.

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Visibility is clear to the surface.

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Variable cloud layers.

Question 9

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

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

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Clear skies and a temperature inversion.

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Flight through cirrus clouds.

Question 10

Dew point is defined as the:

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Temperature to which air must be cooled to become fully saturated with moisture.

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Temperature at which water freezes.

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Point at which atmospheric pressure drops below standard.

Exam questions Meteorology - FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep