MET Q22 - Met Information

Question 1

In poor visibility conditions, supplementary reports such as
[ ]may be provided.

Answer 1

[RVR and VV]

Question 2

Using the chart extract below, the speed and direction of the wind in the region circled in red is [ ]

Answer 2

[240/70 kt]

Question 3

You are given the following warning, what type of warning is it?
A GROUND AND AIR FROST MAY OCCUR, FROZEN DEPOSITS MAY FORM ON PARKED AIRCRAFT, RUNWAYS AND TAXIWAYS

a.Aerodrome Warning

b.GAMET

c.SIGMET

d.SNOWTAM

Answer 3

a.Aerodrome Warning

Question 4

On the chart below, what is the speed and direction of the jet stream passing over Scandinavia?

a.SE at 140 kt

b.E at 90 kt

c.W at 290 kt

d.NW at 140 kt

Answer 4

d.NW at 140 kt

Question 5

[ ] is the code for an aerodrome special meteorological report?

Answer 5

[SPECI]

Question 6

Which of the following may be included in a Special Air Report?

a.Severe turbulence, Moderate MTW, Heavy sandstorm

b.Fog, Moderate turbulence, Embedded TS

c.Severe MTW, Moderate Icing, Frequent TS

d.Severe icing, Volcanic ash, Isolated TS

Answer 6

c.Severe MTW, Moderate Icing, Frequent TS

Question 7

What is the maximum speed of the jet stream with a core at FL290?

a.140kt

b.130kt

c.100kt

d.160kt

Answer 7

a.140kt

Question 8

A flight from London to Kiev is marked on the chart below by a red line. Which flight hazards can be expected at FL280?

Answer 8

[Moderate occasionally severe CAT]

Question 9

Meteorological offices around the world are responsible for providing

a.SIGMETs

b.ASHTAMs

c.Routine forecasts

d.Significant weather charts

Answer 9

c.Routine forecasts

Question 10

From the information on the chart below, what wind is being experienced in the region circled in red?

Answer 10

[strong] [southerly]

Question 11

The term [ ] describes lines joining areas of equal wind speed.

Answer 11

[isotach]

Question 12

A Special Air Report is provided
by [ ].

Answer 12

[Pilots]

Question 13

The WAFCs are primarily responsible for

a.SIGMETs

b.TAFs

c.upper air forecasts

d.METARs

Answer 13

c.upper air forecasts

Question 14

Below is an extract from a UK GAMET. What is the lowest visibility forecast
[ ] and the lowest cloud ceiling
[ ]?

Answer 14

[6000m][1500ft]

Question 15

Which of the following organisations is responsible for issuing SIGMET/AIRMETs?

a.Aeronautical Meteorological Station (AMS)

b.World Area Forecast Centre (WAFC)

c.World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)

d.Meteorological Watch Office (WMO)

Answer 15

d.Meteorological Watch Office (WMO)

Question 16

Using the chart below, which sector would allow you to operate at the highest level/altitude whilst remaining below the freezing level?

a.Area A

b.Area C

c.Area D

d.Area B

Answer 16

c.Area D

Question 17

Numerical weather prediction (NWP) uses mathematical models comprising data from all areas of the troposphere. The atmosphere is divided in to 3D volumes known as grid cells which are defined on 3 axes of

a.mixing ratio, longitude and pressure (height)

b.pressure, humidity and latitude

c.latitude, longitude and height (pressure)

d.humidity, density and surface area

Answer 17

c.latitude, longitude and height (pressure)

Question 18

Using the chart below, what is the average temperature, wind speed and direction for the route highlighted?

a.57C, 170/45kt

b.54C, 010/45kt

c.-60C, 230/75kt

d.-57C, 350/40kt

Answer 18

d.-57C, 350/40kt

Question 19

Whilst en-route, a pilot receives information that the destination and planned diversion airports are non-operational due to adverse weather. The most useful single source of information for planning an alternative destination is [ ].

Answer 19

[VOLMET]

Question 20

Using the chart below, the likely wind direction and outside air temperature for the aircraft shown if flying at FL360 is [ ].

Answer 20

[northerly wind, temp ‑42C]

Question 21

Comparing the images below, what type of cloud is evident over the Alps and the Pyrenese?

a.Tall cumulus

b.Orographic fog

c.High level cirrus

d.Dense stratus

Answer 21

a.Tall cumulus

Question 22

What type of report are Aeronautical Meteorological Stations (AMS) primarily responsible for?

a.SIGMET

b.METAR

c.ASHTAM

d.TAF

Answer 22

b.METAR

Question 23

Using the chart below, what weather can be expected at position ‘B’?

a.Strong southerly winds, convective cloud

b.Clear skies, calm wind, haze

c.Overcast low level stratus, poor visibility

d.Showers or rain or snow, good visibility outside showers

Answer 23

d.Showers or rain or snow, good visibility outside showers