Meteorology - PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

In a METAR, "heavy rain" is designated by the identifier...

Accepted Answer

+RA

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RA

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+SHRA

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SHRA

Question 2

What weather development will result from convergence at ground level?

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Ascending air and cloud formation

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Descending air and cloud formation

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Ascending air and cloud dissipation

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Descending air and cloud dissipation

Question 3

At what rate does the temperature change with increasing height according to ISA (ICAO Standard Atmosphere) within the troposphere?

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Decreases by 2° C / 1000 ft

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Increases by 2° C / 1000 ft

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Decreases by 2° C / 100 m

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Increases by 2° C / 100 m

Question 4

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 5

Winds blowing uphill are defined as...

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Anabatic winds

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Katabatic winds.

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Convergent winds

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Subsident winds.

Question 6

What wind conditions can be expected in areas showing large distances between isobars?

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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 7

What weather conditions in Central Europe are typically found in high pressure areas during summer?

Accepted Answer

Large isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems

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Large isobar spacing with strong prevailing westerly winds

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Small isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems

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Small isobar spacing with strong prevailing northerly winds

Question 8

What situation is called "over-development" in a weather report?

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Vertical development of Cumulus clouds to rain showers

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Widespreading of Cumulus clouds below an inversion layer

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Change from blue thermals to cloudy thermals during the afternoon

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Development of a thermal low to a storm depression

Question 9

Which type of cloud is associated with prolonged rain?

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Nimbostratus

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Cumulonimbus

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Cirrostratus

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Altocumulus

Question 10

What can be expected for the prevailling wind with isobars on a surface weather chart showing large distances?

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Low pressure gradients resulting in low prevailling wind

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Strong pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailling wind

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Strong pressure gradients resulting in low prevailling wind

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Low pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailling wind

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