WX301 Final Exam Questions and Answers Tested and Verified 2024/2025

WX301 Final Exam Questions and Answers Tested and Verified 2024/2025 I . Describe the difference between wind shear and turbulence - CORRECT ANSWER-• Wind shear may or may not have turbulence, it occurs with different winds at different altitudes, usually within 2,000' AGL • Turbulence may not always mean wind shear I . Explain why space weather is a concern to aviation - CORRECT ANSWER-• Radiation exposure on polar flight routes • Navigation errors on GPS • Communication blackouts, especially on polar routes • Satellite outages 10. Identify the synoptic patterns where CAT is typically the greatest. - CORRECT ANSWER-• Clear Air Turbulence: occurs in the free atmosphere away from any visible convective activity • Typically above FLI 50: high level front and jet stream, troughs and ridges • Most occurs near regions of strong vertical wind shear 10. Identify who in the US issues volcanic SIGMETS. - CORRECT ANSWER-. Issued by Meteorological Watch Offices (MWO) based on VAAC guidance 11. Identify the best tool for identifying potential MWT when there is insufficient moisture for clouds to form - CORRECT ANSWER-• Water vapor imagery on satellite (Mountain Wave Turbulence) • Form of standing gravity wave caused by stable air blowing across a mountain barrier Il. Identify when volcanic ash should be reported - CORRECT ANSWER-• If you see it, REPORT IT ASAP 12. List the stability condition (stable or unstable) and wind (perpendicular or parallel) requirements MWT to form. - CORRECT ANSWER-• Atmosphere is stable; often an inversion just above mountain top level