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1 The average height of the tropopause at 50°N is about

16 km

8 km

11 km

14 km

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2 A significant inversion at low height is a characteristic of

cumulus clouds

nocturnal radiation

advection fog

the passage of cold front

Origin ID: 673 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.1.2.4 Development of inversions, inversions Reached points 0.00
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3 The QFF at an airfield located 400 metres above sea level is 1016 hPa. The air
temperature is 10°C lower than a standard atmosphere. What is the QNH?

More than 1016 hPa

Less than 1016 hPa

1016 hPa

It is not possible to give a definitive answer

Origin ID: 343 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.1.3.3 Reduction of pressure to mean sea level Reached points 0.00
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4 The QNH at an airfield in California located 69 metres below sea level is 1018 hPa. The
air temperature is 10°C higher than a standard atmosphere. What is the QFF?

More than 1018 hPa

1018 hPa

It is not possible to give a definitive answer

Less than 1018 hPa

Origin ID: 347 Maximum attainable 1.00


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5 During a flight over the sea at FL 135, the true altitude is 13500 feet; local QNH is 1019
hPa. What information, if any, can be gained about the air mass in which the aircraft is
flying?

It is warmer than ISA

There is insufficient information to make any assumption

It is colder than ISA

Its average temperature is the same as ISA

Origin ID: 359 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.1.6.1 Pressure altitude, density altitude, true alt. Reached points 0.00
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6 Which of the following statements is true ?

QNH is always equal to QFE

QNH can be equal to QFE

QNH is always lower than QFE

QNH is always higher than QFE

Origin ID: 539 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.1.6.3 altimeter settings Reached points 1.00
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7 The greater the pressure gradient the

closer the isobars and the stronger the wind

further the isobars will be apart and the weaker the wind

closer the isobars and the lower the temperatures

further the isobars will be apart and the higher the temperature

Origin ID: 577 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.2.2.2 Relationship between isobars and wind Reached points 1.00
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8
Assuming a generalised zonal system of world climatic and wind circulation, zone "t"
is an area of

travelling low pressure systems

NE trade winds

subtropical high pressure systems

SE trade winds

Origin ID: 806 Maximum attainable 1.00


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9 On a clear summer day, turbulence caused by solar heating is most pronounced

immediately after sunset

during the early afternoon

about midmorning

during early morning hours before sunrise

Origin ID: 672 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.2.4.2 Origin and location of turbulence Reached points 1.00
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10 In the northern hemisphere a pilot flying at 1000 FT/AGL directly towards the centre of
a low pressure area, will find the wind blowing from

left and behind

about 45 degrees to the right of directly ahead

right and behind

directly ahead

Origin ID: 579 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.2.5.1 Variation of wind in the friction layer Reached points 1.00
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11 During summer an anticyclone covers the British Isles giving mainly clear skies. At
0600 UTC a south coast airfield in Southern England reports a surface wind of 350/06.
The coastline at the airfield perimeter is aligned in an east/west direction. During the
next twelve hours the surface wind is likely to

back to NW and strengthen by mid-afternoon

veer to easterly before becoming calm by the afternoon

increase from the north by mid-morning becoming calm towards evening

become southerly to south-westerly and increase in velocity by afternoon

Origin ID: 814 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.2.6.1 Anabatic and catabatic winds Reached points 1.00
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12 What is the approximate ratio between height and width for a jet stream cross
section?

1/1

1/1000

1/100

1/10

Origin ID: 241 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.2.7.2 Description and location of jet streams Reached points 0.00
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13 In mid-latitudes, the tops of Cumulus are often limited by

a layer of unstable air

a radiation inversion

the tropopause

a temperature inversion

Origin ID: 954 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.4.1.3 Influence of inversions on cloud devel. Reached points 1.00
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14 What are the characteristics of cumuliform clouds?

Large water droplets, instability, turbulence, showers and mainly clear ice.

Large water droplets, stability, no turbulence, showers and mainly rime ice.

Small water droplets, stability, no turbulence and extensive areas of rain.

Small water droplets, instability, turbulence, extensive areas of rain and rime ice.

Origin ID: 45 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.4.1.4 Flying conditions in each cloud type Reached points 1.00
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15 The formation of morning fog before sunrise is possible if

the wind is strong

air temperature and dew point are equal or close to one another

the turbulence in the lower layers is moderate

the sky is overcast

Origin ID: 983 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.4.2.1 Radiation fog Reached points 1.00
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16
The cloud type most applicable to square 2D is

CS

AS

CB

CU

Origin ID: 840 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.6.2.2 Warm front, associated clouds & weather Reached points 0.00
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17 After passing at right angles through a very active cold front in the direction of the
cold air, what will you encounter at FL 50, in the northern hemisphere immediately
after a marked change in temperature?

A backing in the wind direction.

A decrease in tailwind.

An increase in tailwind.

A veering in the wind direction.

Origin ID: 93 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.6.2.3 Cold front, associated clouds and weather Reached points 0.00
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What change in pressure, will occur at point A, during the next hour?

A rise in pressure

Approximately constant pressure

Irregular fluctuations

A drop in pressure

Origin ID: 169 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.6.2.3 Cold front, associated clouds and weather Reached points 1.00
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19 What will be the effect on the reading of an altimeter of an aircraft parked on the
ground shortly before an active cold front passes?

It will be increasing.

It will be decreasing.

It will fluctuate up and down by about +/- 50 feet.

It will remain unchanged.

Origin ID: 416 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.6.2.4 Warm sector, associated clouds & weather Reached points 0.00
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20 What will be the effect on the reading of an altimeter of an aircraft parked on the
ground as an active cold front is passing?

It will fluctuate up and down by about +/- 50 feet.

It will remain unchanged.

It will first increase then decrease.

It will first decrease then increase.

Origin ID: 417 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.6.2.4 Warm sector, associated clouds & weather Reached points 0.00
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21
The weather most likely to be experienced at position "B" is

clear skies, moderate wind, good visibility

frequent showers of rain or snow, good visibility outside showers

mainly overcast with stratus or stratocumulus, drizzle

scattered stratocumulus with good visibility

Origin ID: 852 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.6.2.5 Weather behind the cold front Reached points 0.00
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22 In which approximate direction does the centre of a non-occluded frontal depression


move?

In the direction of the isobars behind the cold front.

In the direction of the isobars ahead of the warm front.

In the direction of the sharpest pressure increase.

In the direction of the warm sector isobars.

Origin ID: 84 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.6.2.8 Movement of fronts and pressure syst. Reached points 0.00
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23 What surface weather is associated with a stationary high pressure region over land in
the winter?

Thunderstorms.

The possibility of snow showers.

A tendency for fog and low ST.

NS with continuous rain.

Origin ID: 101 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.7.2.1 Anticyclones, types, gen. properties, cold Reached points 0.00
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24 In temperate latitudes what weather conditions may be expected over land during the
summer in the centre of a stationary high pressure zone ?

NS.

CB, TS.

Calm winds, haze.

TS, SH.

Origin ID: 102 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.7.2.1 Anticyclones, types, gen. properties, cold Reached points 0.00
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25 Where, during a flight from Marseille to Dakar, in July, may the ITCZ be encountered?

Near the Canary Islands

At the latitudes of Algeria

In the vicinity of Dakar

At the latitudes of Gibraltar

Origin ID: 173 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.8.2.3 Intertropical convergence (ITCZ), weather Reached points 1.00
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26 Which of the following statements concerning the intertropical convergence zone is


true?

It does not change its position over the oceans during the year

There are frequent occurrences of CB

It lies totally in the northern hemisphere in July and totally in the southern
hemisphere in January

It is an area of low pressure and low relative humidity

Origin ID: 629 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.8.2.3 Intertropical convergence (ITCZ), weather Reached points 0.00
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What weather conditions are most likely to affect an approach to Dakar during July?

Reduced visibility due to the rising sand of the Harmattan

Dry and clear due to the influence of the Azores high pressure system

Wet and thundery due to the proximity of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)

Generally clear skies - NW trade winds

Origin ID: 873 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.8.2.3 Intertropical convergence (ITCZ), weather Reached points 1.00
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28 The prevailing surface wind in the area of the west coast of Africa north of the equator
(gulf of Guinea) is a

NE tradewind in summer and SE tradewind in winter

NE monsoon in winter and SE tradewind in summer

SW monsoon in summer and NE tradewind in winter

SW monsoon in winter and NE monsoon in summer

Origin ID: 631 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.8.2.4 Climatic elements relative to the area Reached points 1.00
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29 The Chinook is a

warm and dry wind that forms as air descends on the leeward side of the Rocky
Mountains

warm anabatic wind up the slopes of snowfields or glaciers

very cold wind with blowing snow

downslope wind that occurs particularly at night as air cools along mountain
slopes

Origin ID: 600 Maximum attainable 1.00


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30 What is the meaning of the expression "FEW"?

1 - 2 oktas.

3 - 4 oktas.

5 - 7 oktas.

8 oktas.

Origin ID: 116 Maximum attainable 1.00


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31 When is the RVR reported at most airports?

When the visibility decreases below 1500 m.

When the visibility decreases below 2000 m.

When the RVR decreases below 2500 m.

When the RVR decreases below 2000 m.

Origin ID: 117 Maximum attainable 1.00


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The front labelled "Z" in the attached diagram is a?

Warm occlusion

Cold occlusion

Warm front

Cold front

Origin ID: 208 Maximum attainable 1.00


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33 Which of the following weather reports is a warning of conditions that could be


potentially hazardous to aircraft in flight ?

SPECI.

SIGMET.

ATIS.

TAF.

Origin ID: 231 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.10.3.1 Aeronautical codes:METAR, TAF, SPECI, SIGMET, SNOW
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34 A SPECI is

a forecast for special weather phenomena

an aviation special weather report

a warning for special weather phenomena

an aviation routine weather report

Origin ID: 617 Maximum attainable 1.00


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35 What type of meteorological hazard to safe flight is most likely to be experienced


during the final approach to Geneva (ETA 1200 UTC) ?
TAF LSGG 020900Z 021019 18007KT 9999 SCT020 BKN100 BECMG 1114 8000 RA
SCT010 OVC020 PROB30 TEMPO 1018 VRB10G25KT TSRA SCT005 BKN015CB=

Radiation fog

Roll cloud associated with standing waves

Anabatic winds

Low level wind shear

Origin ID: 939 Maximum attainable 1.00


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You are flying from Munich to Amsterdam. Which of the following flight levels would
you choose in order to avoid turbulence and icing?

FL 260

FL 180

FL 320

FL 140

Origin ID: 201 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.10.3.3 Content and use of pre-flight meteorological docum Reached points 1.00
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What wind is forecast at FL 390 over Paris ?

030/40

210/40

190/40

240/20

Origin ID: 212 Maximum attainable 1.00


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38
Select from the map the average wind for the route Athens - Geneva at FL 160.

240/40

050/35

210/25

260/40

Origin ID: 482 Maximum attainable 1.00


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For 1300 UTC select a METAR which you consider to be most appropriate to position
"T".

18015KT 9999 SCT020 03/01 Q1000=

19010KT 6000 RA BKN016 OVC090 08/06 Q1004=

24020KT 5000 RA BKN100 11/10 Q1002=

27030KT 8000 SCT020 07/03 Q1004=

Origin ID: 923 Maximum attainable 1.00


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Flight from Lisbon (LPPT) to Kingston (MKJP)
Considering the route segment between 60°W and 70°W, at FL 390 the forecast mean
temperature is

-61°C

-55°C

-52°C

-58°C

Origin ID: 934 Maximum attainable 1.00


Theme 50.10.3.3 Content and use of pre-flight meteorological docum Reached points 0.00

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