ATPL Meteorology 2

Question 1

Clear Air Turbulence (CAT) is most commonly associated with:

Accepted Answer

Jet streams and wind shear

Answer

Fog banks

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Radiation inversions

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Sea breezes

Question 2

Structural icing is most severe in which cloud type?

Accepted Answer

Cumulonimbus

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Cirrus

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Stratus

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Cumulus

Question 3

Which front typically produces the most widespread precipitation and gradual weather deterioration?

Accepted Answer

Warm front

Answer

Cold front

Answer

Occluded front

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Stationary front

Question 4

Microburst windshear is primarily dangerous to aircraft during:

Accepted Answer

Takeoff and landing

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Cruise at high altitude

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Descent through FL200

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Holding patterns

Question 5

The freezing level is the altitude at which:

Accepted Answer

Atmospheric temperature equals 0°C

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Clouds stop forming

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Wind speed exceeds 100 knots

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Humidity reaches 100%

Question 6

What is a PIREP used for in aviation meteorology?

Accepted Answer

Reporting actual weather conditions observed by pilots in flight

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Predicting runway conditions 24 hours ahead

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Issuing departure clearances

Answer

Documenting fuel loads