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MET post PT 2 Flashcards

1
Q

IR satellite detects a strong white image and a visual Satellite detects a translucent layer, what does this indicate?

a.Stratus

b.Nimbostratus

c.Cumulonimbus

d.Cirrostratus

A

d.Cirrostratus

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In the image below, what would you find at ‘X’?

a.cold air behind a warm front

b.cold air behind a cold front

c.warm air ahead of a cold front

d.warm air ahead of a warm front

A

b.cold air behind a cold front

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EGBB 251450Z 30029G39KT 8000 2000W SCT10CB BKN020 09/06 Q1005=
Suddenly, lightning is observed from one of the CB clouds just over the airfield and a loud rumble follows. What is the correct action to be performed by the ATS unit?

a.Issue a Special Air Report

b.Issue a wind shear warning

c.Issue a SPECI

d.No action required

A

c.Issue a SPECI

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4
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Which of the four figures below represents a vertical cross section of a warm occlusion? Warm air is rendered (shown) in red, cold air in light blue and the coldest air in dark blue. Black arrows point towards the direction of migration (movement).

a.3

b.2

c.4

d.1

A

b.2

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5
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Although the large scale structure of atmospheric circulation varies from year to year (e.g. El Nino, La Nina events) the basic structure remains fairly constant because it is determined by

a.The permanent transport of heat from the equator to the higher latitudes by ocean current such as the Gulf Stream

b.Varying solar influx, which is compensated by the specific heat capacity of the oceans and continents

c.The Coriolis force acting on the atmosphere and the constant temperature profiles over the oceans

d.The earth’s rotation rate, the passage of air from high to low pressure and the unequal heating of land and sea

A

d.The earth’s rotation rate, the passage of air from high to low pressure and the unequal heating of land and sea

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6
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Just after a flight, an aircraft is parked outside on the apron being refuelled when freezing drizzle starts to fall. Where will ice accretion take the longest time to form?

a.just above the spars and the main landing gear casing

b.On the wing root area between the front and rear spars

c.Just above the fuel tanks and engines

d.On the wind leading edges, slats and flaps

A

c.Just above the fuel tanks and engines

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7
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When a pilot reports wind shear on approach, the ……………………… should be included in the message

a.aircraft configuration

b.number of persons on board

c.aircraft mass

d.aircraft type

A

d.aircraft type

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8
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In the image below, what happens to the temperature at ‘A’?

A

[will drop]

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9
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Regarding the sketch images below, which cold front will have the highest speed of displacement?

a.3

b.4

c.1

d.2

A

d.2

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10
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A cold humid air mass is passing over a warm surface, what cloud is expected to form?

a.cumulus

b.nimbostratus

c.stratus

d.stratocumulus

A

a.cumulus

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11
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From the image below, how would you expect the pressure to change at ‘A’ over the next hour?

a.fluctuate

b.remain constant

c.decrease

d.increase

A

b.remain constant

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12
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METAR EGLL 191540Z 27015G25KT 6000 SCT012 18/14 Q998 RETS WS27R

How should the pilot approaching the aerodrome anticipate this?

A

[expect speed fluctuations requiring corrective input]

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13
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Which of the following is responsible for the provision of gridded area forecasts?

a.Meteorological Offices

b.Meteorological Watch Offices

c.World Area Forecast Centres

d.Air Traffic Services

A

c.World Area Forecast Centres

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14
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What is the diameter of a tropical revolving storm?

a.50km

b.20km

c.500km

d.1200km

A

c.500km

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15
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A runway state report will include which 4 items from the list below?

A

[runway designator] [contamination extent] [contamination depth] [friction co‑efficient]

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16
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Using the chart extract below, what wind direction and weather would be expected at EBBR?

a.Southwesterly wind with overcast stratus cloud and precipitation

b.Southerly wind with cumulus cloud and precipitation

c.Northeasterly wind with clear skies

d.Northeasterly wind with overcast cumulus cloud and showers

A

a.Southwesterly wind with overcast stratus cloud and precipitation

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17
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Which of the following documents available during flight planning may be consulted to determine reported in-flight icing conditions?

a.Special AIREP

b.AIRPROX

c.SNOWTAM

d.MOTNE

A

a.Special AIREP

18
Q

At what time of year are the paths of North Atlantic lows travelling from west to east generally at their most southerly position?

a.summer

b.winter

c.autumn

d.spring

A

b.winter

19
Q

Using the image below, the black areas behind the heavy rain indicate

a.areas without precipitation and turbulence

b.CAT areas

c.iso-echo contour areas with strong returns

d.shadow areas behind heavy precipitation cells

A

d.shadow areas behind heavy precipitation cells

20
Q

The units of measurement for RVR are reported in

a.either metres or feet depending on ATC

b.metres, feet and statute miles according to ICAO

c.metres or feet depending on the state

d.metres only

A

c.metres or feet depending on the state

21
Q

With regard to VHF VOMET and HF VOLMET…

a.Trend type METAR and SIGMET are used in both when possible

b.TAF can be heard in both

c.TAFS can only be heard in HF

d.TAFs can only be heard in VHF

A

c.TAFS can only be heard in HF

22
Q

A chart showing a jet stream has ‘190/340’ next to it; what does this symbolise?

A

[winds of 80kts or more between FL190 and FL340]

23
Q

MTW can extend up to which level?

a.FL150

b.FL450

c.FL300

d.FL600

A

d.FL600

24
Q

As an aircraft is coming into land the crew experiences a strong headwind, what is likely to happen?

A

[ballooning leading to the aircraft overshooting the threshold]

25
Q

What seasonal winds would you expect in India?

a.Summer: SW; Winter: NW

b.Summer: SE; Winter: NE

c.Summer: SW; Winter: NE

d.Summer: SE; Winter: NW

A

c.Summer: SW; Winter: NE

26
Q

You have an inflight safety briefing about ice crystal icing (ICI). what flight hazards are generally associated with ICI?

a.possible frozen windshield and loss of engine performance

b.moderate or possibly severe turbulence

c.erroneous reading from heated probes and possible loss of engine performance or severe engine malfunction

d.engine loss or malfunction and ice accumulation on leading edges

A

c.erroneous reading from heated probes and possible loss of engine performance or severe engine malfunction

27
Q

Vertical visibility shall be reported in steps of
[ ] up to [ ].

A

[30m (100ft)] [600m (2000ft)]

28
Q

A pre-flight briefing is required to include information on the expected weather at the destination for an arrival approximately 3 hours later. Which of the following services available during pre-flight planning can provide this information?

A

[The TAF covering the estimated time of arrival]

[The latest METAR (giving trend information)]

[Aerodrome warnings in force at the estimated time of arrival]

[The significant weather chart valid at the estimated time of arrival]

[Relevant SIGMET information valid at the estimated time of arrival]

29
Q

One of the causes of obscuration, in meteorological terms, is a reduction in visibility due to:

a.sand

b.hail

c.drizzle

d.snow

A

a.sand

30
Q

What pre-flight information could be used to identify a cold air drop?

a.upper level isohypses

b.GAMET

c.significant weather chart

d.surface chart isobars

A

a.upper level isohypses

31
Q

What characterises a climate?

a.Longitude, tidal patterns, topography

b.Latitude, oceanic currents, mountain areas

c.Longitude, fauna and flora, population

d.Latitude, flora and fauna, tidal patterns

A

b.Latitude, oceanic currents, mountain areas

32
Q

Of the four figures below, [ ] represents a vertical cross section of a cold occlusion. Warm air is rendered (shown) in red, cold air in light blue and the coldest air in dark blue. Black arrows point towards the direction of migration (movement).

A

[3]

33
Q

What type of turbulence would be expected with an inversion?

a.gustiness

b.convective turbulence

c.shear turbulence

d.mechanical turbulence

A

c.shear turbulence

34
Q

Buildings in the vicinity of an aerodrome can cause current eddies. What type of turbulence is this?

a.Thermal

b.Shear

c.Mechanical

d.Aerodynamic

A

c.Mechanical

35
Q

Where would you normally expect monsoons?

a.South Africa and South Asia

b.South Asia and West Africa

c.South Australia and West Africa

d.North Australia and South Africa

A

b.South Asia and West Africa

36
Q

The schematic global images below show areas of easterly (red) and westerly (blue) winds in the upper troposphere. Which of these 4 images is typical for January?

a.4

b.3

c.2

d.1

A

d.1

37
Q

Red markings on a weather radar display represent

a.Intense precipitation

b.Light hail

c.Dense cloud

d.Clear air turbulence

A

a.Intense precipitation

38
Q

What is the reason for the seasonal movement of the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ)?

a.The presence of the monsoon winds

b.Heat radiation from the earth’s surface

c.The yearly movement of the earth around the sun on an inclination

d.Changes in the length of the daylight period

A

c.The yearly movement of the earth around the sun on an inclination

39
Q

What characterises the weather conditions in the region of the ITCZ?

a.clear skies and high temperatures

b.dense nimbostratus cloud

c.moderate or severe icing in cumulus and Cb

d.hot, humid and stable conditions

A

c.moderate or severe icing in cumulus and Cb

40
Q

What type of icing is a pilot least likely to see?

a.clear ice

b.hoar frost as it doesn’t appear to change the shape of the aerofoil

c.rime ice that smothers the underside of the fuselage

d.mixed ice as you can’t see it on the wing

A

a.clear ice

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