1 of 56
Term
At approximately what altitude above the surface would the pilot
expect the base of cumuliform clouds if the surface air temperature
is 82°F and the dewpoint is 38°F?
A. 10,000 feet AGL
B. 11,000 feet AGL
C. 9,000 feet AGL
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C A
B
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2 of 56
,Term
What feature is associated with a temperature inversion?
A. An unstable layer of air
B. Chinook winds on mountain slopes
C. A stable layer of air
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B A
C
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3 of 56
Term
Which weather conditions should be expected beneath a low-level
temperature inversion layer when the relative humidity is high?
A. Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds
B. Turbulent air, poor visibility, fog., low stratus type of clouds and
showery precipitation
C. Light wind shear, poor visibility, haze, and light rain
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, A B
C
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4 of 56
Term
If there is thunderstorm activity in the vicinity of an airport at which
you plan to land, which hazardous atmospheric phenomenon might
be expected on the landing approach?
A. Precipitation static
B. Steady rain
C. Wind-shear turbulence
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C A
B
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5 of 56
Term
, Thunderstorms reach their greatest intensity during the
A. Mature stage
B. Downdraft stage
C. Cumulus Stage
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A B
C
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6 of 56
Term
What types depend upon wind in order to exist?
A. Advection Fog and upslope fog
B. Radiation fog and ice fog
C. Steam fog and ground fog
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A C
B
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Term
At approximately what altitude above the surface would the pilot
expect the base of cumuliform clouds if the surface air temperature
is 82°F and the dewpoint is 38°F?
A. 10,000 feet AGL
B. 11,000 feet AGL
C. 9,000 feet AGL
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C A
B
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2 of 56
,Term
What feature is associated with a temperature inversion?
A. An unstable layer of air
B. Chinook winds on mountain slopes
C. A stable layer of air
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B A
C
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3 of 56
Term
Which weather conditions should be expected beneath a low-level
temperature inversion layer when the relative humidity is high?
A. Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds
B. Turbulent air, poor visibility, fog., low stratus type of clouds and
showery precipitation
C. Light wind shear, poor visibility, haze, and light rain
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, A B
C
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4 of 56
Term
If there is thunderstorm activity in the vicinity of an airport at which
you plan to land, which hazardous atmospheric phenomenon might
be expected on the landing approach?
A. Precipitation static
B. Steady rain
C. Wind-shear turbulence
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C A
B
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5 of 56
Term
, Thunderstorms reach their greatest intensity during the
A. Mature stage
B. Downdraft stage
C. Cumulus Stage
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A B
C
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6 of 56
Term
What types depend upon wind in order to exist?
A. Advection Fog and upslope fog
B. Radiation fog and ice fog
C. Steam fog and ground fog
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A C
B
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