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What is the Major Motivating Force behind atmospheric circulation? - Correct Answers
Uneven Heating of the Earth's Surface
What Processes result in moisture being added to unsaturated air? - Correct Answers
Evaporation and Sublimation
A small or converging temperature/dew point spread usually results in - Correct
Answers Fog and Low Clouds
With the approach and passage of a frontal system in the United States, what pressure
and wind direction changes take place? - Correct Answers the Pressure falls as the
front approaches and rises after its passage, while the wind direction shifts to the
RIGHT after frontal passage
What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms? - Correct Answers
Unstable air, a Lifting force, and High moisture levels
Thunderstorms and squall lines are generally associated with what type of front? -
Correct Answers Fast-Moving Cold
The elevation at Denver (KDEN) is 5,400 feet. According to accompanying aviation
routine weather report (METAR), how far below the ceiling will you be if you are flying at
7,500 feet MSL over Denver?
[METAR KDEN 081055Z 21010G27KT 4SM -RA BR SCT015 BKN030 20/16 A2989] -
Correct Answers 900 Feet
According to the accompanying terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF), by 0500z the
visibility and ceiling at Philadelphia (KPHL) are expected to be
TAF
KPHL 091730Z 091818 15005KTS P6SM FEW020
FM0500 27008KTS 4SM OCV040 BECMG 1315 P6SM NSW SKC= - Correct Answers
Four miles and 4,000 Overcast
Use the accompanying winds and Temperatures aloft forecasts to determine the wind
direction, velocity and air temperature expected at 11,000 feet MSL over Glasgow
(GGW)
GGW
6000 Ft= 0209-02
9000 Ft= 3111-08