Meteorology - PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

With regard to global circulation within the atmosphere, where does polar cold air meets subtropical warm air?

Accepted Answer

At the polar front

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At the equator

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At the geographic poles

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At the subtropical high pressure belt

Question 2

What is the mass of a "cube of air" with the edges 1 m long, at MSL according ISA?

Accepted Answer

1,225 kg

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0,01225 kg

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0,1225 kg

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12,25 kg

Question 3

An inversion is a layer ...

Accepted Answer

With increasing temperature with increasing height.

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With increasing pressure with increasing height.

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With decreasing temperature with increasing height.

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With constant temperature with increasing height.

Question 4

What weather is likely to be experienced during "Foehn" in the Bavarian area close to the alps?

Accepted Answer

Nimbostratus cloud in the southern alps, rotor clouds at the lee side, warm and dry wind

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High pressure area overhead Biskaya and low pressure area in Eastern Europe

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Cold, humid downhill wind on the lee side of the alps, flat pressure pattern

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Nimbostratus cloud in the northern alps, rotor clouds at the windward side, warm and dry wind

Question 5

Clouds in high layers are referred to as...

Accepted Answer

Cirro-

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Nimbo-.

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Strato-.

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Alto-

Question 6

Heavy downdrafts and strong wind shear close to the ground can be expected...

Accepted Answer

Near the rainfall areas of heavy showers or thunderstorms

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During cold, clear nights with the formation of radiation fog

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During approach to an airfield at the coast with a strong sea breeze

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During warm summer days with high, flatted Cu clouds.

Question 7

Under which conditions "back side weather" ("Rückseitenwetter") can be expected?

Accepted Answer

After passing of a cold front

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Before passing of an occlusion

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During Foehn at the lee side

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After passing of a warm front

Question 8

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 easterly winds with rapid backing

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Strong prevailing westerly winds with rapid veering

Question 9

What cloud type can typically be observed across widespread high pressure areas during summer?

Accepted Answer

Scattered Cu clouds

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Overcast low stratus

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Overcast Ns clouds

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Squall lines and thunderstorms

Question 10

How does air temperatur change in ISA from MSL to approx. 10.000 m height?

Accepted Answer

From +15° to -50°C

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From +20° to -40°C

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From +30° to -40°C

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From -15° to 50°C

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