Weather - FAA Drone Quiz

Question 1

At what altitude does wind shear occur?

Accepted Answer

At any altitude

Answer

Below 5,000 feet AGL

Answer

Above 20,000 feet MSL

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

wind direction.

Answer

stability of the air mass.

Answer

type of precipitation.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

unstable, moist air.

Answer

either stable or unstable air.

Answer

unstable air containing an excess of condensation nuclei.

Question 4

What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight?

Accepted Answer

All traffic or terrain features appear to be farther away than their actual distance.

Answer

Haze causes the eyes to focus at infinity.

Answer

The eyes tend to overwork in haze and do not detect relative movement easily.

Question 5

Low-level turbulence can occur and icing can become hazardous in which type of fog?

Accepted Answer

Rain-induced fog

Answer

Upslope fog

Answer

Steam fog

Question 6

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

Answer

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

Answer

breathing spontaneously and deeply or gaining mental control of the situation

Question 7

What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points?

Accepted Answer

Unequal heating of the Earth's surface.

Answer

Variation of terrain elevation.

Answer

Coriolis force.

Question 8

Which weather phenomenon is always associated with a thunderstorm?

Accepted Answer

Lightning

Answer

Hail

Answer

Heavy rain

Question 9

What is a characteristic of stable air?

Accepted Answer

Cumulus clouds

Answer

Unlimited visibility

Answer

Stratiform clouds

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

High temperature, high relative humidity, low density altitude

Answer

Low temperature, low relative humidity, low density altitude

Answer

High temperature, low relative humidity, high density altitude

Quiz Weather - FAA Drone Quiz