Weather - FAA Drone Quiz

Question 1

A pilot experiencing the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the proper carbon dioxide level in the body by

Accepted Answer

increasing the breathing rate in order to increase lung ventilation

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slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a paper bag, or talking aloud

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breathing spontaneously and deeply or gaining mental control of the situation

Question 2

What are the characteristics of stable air?

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Poor visibility and intermittent precipitation

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Poor visibility and steady precipitation

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Good visibility and steady precipitation

Question 3

Which is true regarding the effect of alcohol on the human body?

Accepted Answer

Any amount of alcohol can affect a person's judgment and decision-making capacity

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Consuming an equal amount of water will accelerate the metabolization of alcohol and help a person regain their normal senses in less than 8 hours

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A minimal amount of alcohol will have no effects on a person's situational awareness and ability to make decisions

Question 4

One weather phenomenon which will always occur when flying across a front is a change in the

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wind direction.

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stability of the air mass.

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type of precipitation.

Question 5

What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points?

Accepted Answer

Unequal heating of the Earth's surface.

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Variation of terrain elevation.

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Coriolis force.

Question 6

Which combination of atmospheric conditions will result in the most optimal propeller efficiency?

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High temperature, high relative humidity, low density altitude

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Low temperature, low relative humidity, low density altitude

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High temperature, low relative humidity, high density altitude

Question 7

At what altitude does wind shear occur?

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At any altitude

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Below 5,000 feet AGL

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Above 20,000 feet MSL

Question 8

What are typical characteristics of unstable air?

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Good visibility and showery precipitation

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Continuous, steady precipitation

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Fog and haze

Question 9

The conditions necessary for the formation of cumulonimbus clouds are a lifting action and

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unstable, moist air.

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either stable or unstable air.

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unstable air containing an excess of condensation nuclei.

Question 10

What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?

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High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions.

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Lifting force, moist air, and extensive cloud cover.

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High humidity, high temperature, and cumulus clouds.

Quiz Weather - FAA Drone Quiz