PSTAR Aviation Weather and Meteorology 2

Question 1

What does METAR stand for?

Accepted Answer

Meteorological Aerodrome Report

Answer

Monthly Environmental Terminal Air Report

Answer

Meteorological Evaluation Terminal and Review

Answer

Multi-Engine Terminal Airfield Report

Question 2

In a METAR, what does 'OVC010' mean?

Accepted Answer

Overcast at 1,000 feet AGL

Answer

Occasional clouds at 10,000 feet

Answer

Overcast at 10 feet AGL

Answer

One-tenth cloud coverage

Question 3

What weather product provides a forecast of expected weather along a specific route of flight?

Accepted Answer

Area Forecast (FA)

Answer

METAR

Answer

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)

Answer

Winds Aloft Forecast (FB)

Question 4

What is a SIGMET?

Accepted Answer

A forecast for significant meteorological conditions hazardous to all aircraft

Answer

A routine weather observation

Answer

A pilot weather report

Answer

A surface analysis chart

Question 5

What type of icing is most hazardous because it accumulates rapidly and is difficult to remove?

Accepted Answer

Clear ice

Answer

Frost

Answer

Rime ice

Answer

Mixed ice

Question 6

What is the significance of a temperature-dewpoint spread of 2°C or less?

Accepted Answer

High probability of fog or low clouds forming

Answer

Good flying conditions with high visibility

Answer

Severe turbulence likely

Answer

Thunderstorm development imminent