AERO 1010- TEST 3 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What is the standard temperature and lapse rate
2 degrees c for every 1000 ft of altitude
What layer of the atmosphere extends up to around 10 miles above the earth and is
characterized by constant weather changes?
Troposphere
A light coat of frost on an aircraft will do what to the aircraft performance?
Negatively affect the aircraft performance
What is a condition necessary for cloud formation?
Condensation nuclei
The stages in the development of a thunderstorm, in order, are this
Cumulus, mature, and dissipating
This organization is a specialized agency of the united nations, and sets the standards
and regulations necessary for aviation safety,security, efficiency and regularity
throughout the world
(icao) international civil avaition organization
This place is typically located at smaller airports that act as service stations for pilots
and airplanes
Fbo
There are approximaely this many total paved airports (public and private) in the united
states
20,000
The primary function of this is to control the runways, as well as control aircraft or
vehicle movement onthe ground
Control tower
ANSWERS
What is the standard temperature and lapse rate
2 degrees c for every 1000 ft of altitude
What layer of the atmosphere extends up to around 10 miles above the earth and is
characterized by constant weather changes?
Troposphere
A light coat of frost on an aircraft will do what to the aircraft performance?
Negatively affect the aircraft performance
What is a condition necessary for cloud formation?
Condensation nuclei
The stages in the development of a thunderstorm, in order, are this
Cumulus, mature, and dissipating
This organization is a specialized agency of the united nations, and sets the standards
and regulations necessary for aviation safety,security, efficiency and regularity
throughout the world
(icao) international civil avaition organization
This place is typically located at smaller airports that act as service stations for pilots
and airplanes
Fbo
There are approximaely this many total paved airports (public and private) in the united
states
20,000
The primary function of this is to control the runways, as well as control aircraft or
vehicle movement onthe ground
Control tower
