PSTAR Aviation Weather and Meteorology 3

Question 1

What type of front brings rapid weather changes, thunderstorms, and brief but intense precipitation?

Accepted Answer

Cold front

Answer

Warm front

Answer

Stationary front

Answer

Occluded front

Question 2

What does a pilot report (PIREP) provide?

Accepted Answer

Real-time weather conditions observed by pilots in flight

Answer

Official weather forecasts from the NWS

Answer

Surface weather observations from airports

Answer

Radar data from ground-based systems

Question 3

What is the freezing level?

Accepted Answer

The altitude at which the temperature equals 0°C

Answer

The altitude where precipitation freezes on the ground

Answer

The altitude above which all water is frozen

Answer

The surface temperature at which ice forms

Question 4

What is microburst?

Accepted Answer

A small but intense downdraft from a convective storm creating dangerous wind shear

Answer

A brief but intense increase in wind speed

Answer

A type of mountain wave turbulence

Answer

A sudden pressure drop near a thunderstorm

Question 5

What weather feature is typically associated with the approach of a warm front?

Accepted Answer

Gradually lowering ceilings with increasing clouds and continuous precipitation

Answer

Sudden thunderstorms and squall lines

Answer

Clear skies with strong gusty winds

Answer

Rapid pressure rises

Question 6

Which cloud type is most associated with continuous light rain and low visibility?

Accepted Answer

Nimbostratus

Answer

Cumulus

Answer

Altocumulus

Answer

Cirrus