Meteorology 073

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1. The freezing point of fresh water is 32º C. How much of a difference is it
for salt water to freeze?

A. +5º C
B. +2º C
C. -5º C
D. -2º C

2. The total ice-mass on earth is:

A. 5 million cubic kilometres

B. 30 million cubic kilometres
C. 100,000 cubic kilometres
D. 100 million cubic kilometres

3. The most serious type of icing aboard a vessel is?

A. Freezing rain
B. Freezing drizzle
C. Freezing spray
D. None of the above

4. In the following diagram, indicate the sector where the winds are
expected to be colder.

A. Sector 1
B. Sector 2
C. Sector 3
D. Sector 4

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5. In the following diagram, indicate the strongest wind speed and direction
of that wind in “Sector 1”.

A. Gale force winds from the

North-East
B. Storm force winds from the
East-North-East
C. Gale force winds from the
West-South-West
D. Storm force winds from the
South-West

6. In the following diagram of station data represented on synoptic charts

what is the temperature?

A. 7º Celsius
B. 9º Celsius
C. 16º Fahrenheit
D. 30º Fahrenheit

7. In the preceding diagram of station data represented on synoptic charts

what is the present weather?

A. Intermittent rain not freezing

B. Slight or moderate thunder showers
C. Moderate to heavy rain showers
D. Slight rain showers

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8. In the following diagram, what type of front is represented?

A. Warm front
B. Cold front
C. Occluded front
D. Stationary front

9. In the following diagram which quadrant would be the safest for your
vessel to be in and in what direction should you proceed?

A. Quadrant A and proceed in a counter-

clockwise direction
B. Quadrant B and proceed in a counter-
clockwise direction
C. Quadrant C and proceed in a clockwise
direction
D. Quadrant D and proceed in a clockwise
direction

10. In the following diagram, what type of weather could you expect in the
area marked “A”?

A. Strong variable winds and possible

thunder showers
B. Light variable winds and possible thunder
showers
C. Strong North-East winds with no
precipitation
D. Light variable winds with no chance of
precipitation

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Essay Question

What are the Masters’ responsibilities with respect to encountering ice on a

voyage in Canadian waters?

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Answers

1. D
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. D
8. C
9. A
10. B

• Report to the Canadian Coast Guard before their ship enters waters
where ice may be encountered.
• Provide reports on the ice they encounter, using plain language or
simple code.
• Receive accurate ice information and advice to base decisions on future
course and progress.
• Maintain proper lookouts for ice or other dangers.
• Proper use of RADAR in detecting ice and for navigating through or
around ice.
• Continuous radio telephone watch on agreed frequencies when working
with icebreakers.
• When following an icebreaker the Master is responsible for maintaining
proper distance between own vessel and icebreaker.
• Familiarization with red warning lights and air horns on escort
icebreaker.

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