Meteorology - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

The movement of air flowing apart is called...

Accepted Answer

Divergence.

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Subsidence.

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Concordence.

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Convergence.

Question 2

Which statement about a warm front is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is often associated with layered cloud and prolonged precipitation.

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It always produces dust devils.

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It moves only from east to west.

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It has no cloud ahead of it.

Question 3

Light turbulence always has to be expected...

Accepted Answer

Below cumulus clouds due to thermal convection.

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Above cumulus clouds due to thermal convection.

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When entering inversions.

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Below stratiform clouds in medium layers.

Question 4

Surface temperature is 30°C and dew point is 20°C. Using the common rule of thumb, what is the approximate convective cloud base?

Accepted Answer

About 4000 ft AGL

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About 3200 ft AGL

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About 5000 ft AGL

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About 1000 ft AGL

Question 5

What is the best planning conclusion for lowering cloud base and continuous rain ahead of a warm front?

Accepted Answer

expect deteriorating VFR conditions.

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Continue without checking updated weather.

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Assume VMC is guaranteed.

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Use QFE instead of weather information.

Question 6

Which statement about valley wind is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is influenced by terrain heating and cooling.

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It is unrelated to terrain.

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It always blows at hurricane strength.

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It is a pressure setting.

Question 7

Which statement about a cumulonimbus cloud is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is associated with thunderstorms, severe turbulence, icing and heavy precipitation.

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It is harmless fair-weather cloud.

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It occurs only above FL 300.

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It guarantees smooth conditions below cloud base.

Question 8

Which statement about METAR is correct?

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It is an aerodrome routine weather report.

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It is a long-term climate forecast.

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It is a maintenance release.

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It is an aircraft registration document.

Question 9

What phenomenon is caused by cold air downdrafts with precipitation from a fully developed thunderstorm cloud?

Accepted Answer

Gust front

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Anvil-head top of Cb cloud

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Freezing Rain

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Electrical discharge

Question 10

How does air temperature change in ISA from MSL to approximately 10,000 m altitude?

Accepted Answer

From +15°C down to about -50°C

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From +30°C down to -40°C

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From +20°C down to -40°C

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From -15°C up to +50°C

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