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.

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type of precipitation.

Question 3

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 4

What are the characteristics of stable air?

Accepted Answer

Poor visibility and intermittent precipitation

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Poor visibility and steady precipitation

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Good visibility and steady precipitation

Question 5

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 6

Which factor would tend to increase the density altitude at a given airport?

Accepted Answer

An increase in ambient temperature.

Answer

An increase in barometric pressure.

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A decrease in relative humidity.

Question 7

What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Rain-induced fog

Answer

Upslope fog

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Steam fog

Question 9

What is a characteristic of stable air?

Accepted Answer

Cumulus clouds

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Unlimited visibility

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Stratiform clouds

Question 10

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.

Quiz Weather - FAA Drone Quiz