CPL Meteorology and Weather Interpretation 2

Question 1

What is the definition of a 'cold front'?

Accepted Answer

A boundary where cold air replaces warm air at the surface

Answer

A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler air mass that replaces warmer air at the surface.

Question 2

Which cloud type is most associated with severe turbulence, lightning, and heavy precipitation?

Accepted Answer

Cumulonimbus

Answer

Cumulonimbus clouds (thunderstorms) produce the most hazardous flying conditions including severe turbulence, hail, and lightning.

Question 3

A pilot observes a METAR reporting '+TSRA'. What does the '+' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Heavy intensity

Answer

In METAR weather codes, '+' prefix indicates heavy intensity of the following phenomenon.

Question 4

What weather phenomenon is indicated by the PIREP term 'CAT'?

Accepted Answer

Clear air turbulence

Answer

CAT stands for Clear Air Turbulence, which occurs at altitude without visible clouds or precipitation.

Question 5

The dew point spread (temperature minus dew point) is 4°C. What does this suggest?

Accepted Answer

High relative humidity and possible fog or low clouds

Answer

A small dew point spread (≤4°C) indicates the air is near saturation, favoring fog, low clouds, or precipitation.

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