CGI Weather & Meteorology

Question 1

What weather phenomenon is associated with a temperature inversion?

Accepted Answer

Reduced visibility and fog near the surface

Answer

Severe turbulence at all altitudes

Answer

Rapidly rising cumulus clouds

Answer

Decreased atmospheric pressure

Question 2

Which type of fog forms when warm, moist air moves over a cooler surface?

Accepted Answer

Advection fog

Answer

Radiation fog

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Upslope fog

Answer

Steam fog

Question 3

A SIGMET (WS) is issued for which conditions?

Accepted Answer

Severe or extreme turbulence, severe icing, or volcanic ash

Answer

Moderate icing below 10,000 ft MSL

Answer

Light turbulence along airways

Answer

Widespread instrument meteorological conditions

Question 4

What is the standard lapse rate of temperature in the standard atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

2°C per 1,000 feet

Answer

3°C per 1,000 feet

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2°F per 1,000 feet

Answer

4°C per 1,000 feet

Question 5

Which cloud type is most associated with thunderstorm activity?

Accepted Answer

Cumulonimbus

Answer

Stratus

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Altocumulus

Answer

Cirrostratus

Question 6

What does a METAR surface wind of '27015KT' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Wind from 270° at 15 knots

Answer

Wind toward 270° at 15 knots

Answer

Wind from 270° at 15 mph

Answer

Wind gusting to 27 knots at 15°