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AT3 Quiz #12, Chapter 7

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Chapter 7 67. (Refer to figure 12) Which of the reporting stations have VFR weather? a. b. c. 68. All KINK, KBOI, and KJFK KINK, KBOI, and KLAX Pg. __________

For aviation purposes, ceiling is defined as the height above the Earth s surface of the a. b. c. Lowest reported obscuration and the highest layer of clouds reported as overcast. Lowest broken or overcast layer or vertical visibility into an obscuration Lowest layer of clouds reported as scattered, broken, or thin

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(Refer to figure 12) The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from a. b. c. 180 degrees true at 4 knots 180 degrees magnetic at 4 knots 040 degrees true at 18 knots

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(Refer to figure 12) What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)? a. b. c. Calm 110 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 18 knots 111 degrees at 2 knots, gusting to 18 knots

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(Refer to figure 12) The remarks section for KMDW has RAB35 listed. This entry means a. b. c. Blowing mist has reduced the visibility to 1-1/2 SM Rain began at 1835Z The barometer has risen .35 Hg

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(Refer to figure 12) What are the current conditions depicted for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)? a. b. c. Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, rain Sky 7000 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, heavy rain Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 11 SM, occasionally 2 SM, with rain

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(Refer to figure 14) The base and tops of the overcast layer reported by a pilot are a. b. c. 1,800 feet MSL and 5,500 feet MSL 5,500 feet AGL and 7,200 feet MSL 7,200 feet MSL and 8,900 feet MSL

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(Refer to figure 14) The wind and temperature at 12,000 feet MSL as reported by a pilot are a. b. c. 080 degrees at 21 knots and -7 degrees C 090 degrees at 21 MPH and -9 degrees F 090 degrees at 21 knots and -9 degrees C

75. (Refer to figure 14) If the terrain elevation is 1,295 feet MSL, what is the height above ground level of the base of the ceiling? a. b. c. 76. 505 feet AGL 1,295 feet AGL 6,586 feet AGL

(Refer to figure 14) The intensity of the turbulence reported at a specific altitude is a. b. c. Moderate from 5,500 feet to 7,200 feet Moderate at 5,500 feet and at 7,200 feet Light from 5,500 feet to 7,200 feet

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(Refer to figure 14) The intensity and type of icing reported by a pilot is a. b. c. Light to moderate rime Light to moderate Light to moderate clear

78. From which primary source should information be obtained regarding expected weather at the estimated time of arrival if your destination has no Terminal Forecast? Pg. __________ a. b. c. 79. Low level Prognostic Chart Weather Depiction Chart Area Forecast

(Refer to figure 15) What is the valid period for the TAF for KMEM? a. b. c. 1200Z to 1200Z 1200Z to 1800Z 1800Z to 1800Z

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(Refer to figure 15) In the TAF for KMEM, what does SHRA stand for? a. b. c. Rain showers A shift in wind direction is expected A significant change in precipitation is possible

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(Refer to figure 15) Between 1000Z and 1200Z the visibility at KMEM is forecast to be a. b. c. statute mile 3 statute miles 6 statute miles

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(Refer to figure 15) What is the forecast wind for KMEM from 1600Z until the end of the forecast? a. b. c. Variable in direction at 6 knots No significant wind Variable in direction at 4 knots

83. (Refer to figure 15) In the TAF from KOKC, the FM (FROM) Group is forecast for the hours from 1600Z to 2200Z with the wind from a. b. c. 84. 180 degrees at 10 knots, becoming 200 degrees at 13 knots 160 degrees at 10 knots 180 degrees at 10 knots

(Refer to figure 15) In the TAF from KOKC the clear sky becomes a. b. c. Overcast at 2,000 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z Overcast at 200 feet with a 40% probability of becoming overcast at 600 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z Overcast at 20 feet with the probability of becoming overcast at 400 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z

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(Refer to figure 15) During the time period from 0600Z to 0800Z, what visibility is forecast for KOKC? a. b. c. Greater than 6 statute miles Not forecasted Possibly 6 statute miles

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(Refer to figure 15) The only cloud type forecast in the TAF reports is a. b. c. Nimbostratus Cumulonimbus Scattered cumulus

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To best determine general forecast weather conditions over several states, the pilot should refer to Pg. __________ a. b. c. Satellite maps Aviation area forecasts Weather depiction charts

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(Refer to figure 16) What is the outlook for the southern half of Indiana after 0700Z? a. b. c. VFR Scattered clouds at 3,000 feet AGL Scattered clouds at 10,000 feet

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To determine the freezing level and areas of probable icing aloft, the pilot should refer to the a. b. c. Inflight Aviation Weather Advisories Area Forecast Weather Depiction Chart Pg. __________

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The section of the area Forecast entitled VFR CLDS/WX contains a general description of a. b. c. Forecast sky cover, cloud tops, visibility, and obstructions to vision along specific routes Cloudiness and weather significant to flight operations broken down by states or other geographical areas Pg. __________ Clouds and weather which cover an area greater than 3,000 square miles and is significant to VFR flight operations

91. (Refer to figure 16) What sky condition and visibility are forecast for upper Michigan in the eastern portions after 2300Z? Pg. __________ a. b. c. 92. Ceiling 100 feet overcast and 3 to 5 statute miles visibility Ceiling 1,000 feet overcast and 3 to 5 nautical miles visibility Ceiling 1,000 feet overcast and 3 to 5 statute miles visibility Pg. __________

What values are used for Winds Aloft Forecasts? a. b. c. Magnetic direction and knots Magnetic direction and miles per hour True direction and knots

93. When the term light and variable is used in reference to a Winds Aloft Forecast, the coded group and wind speed is a. b. c. 0000 and less than 7 knots 9900 and less than 5 knots 9999 and less than 10 knots Pg. __________

94. (Refer to figure 18) What is the status of the front that extends from Nebraska through the upper peninsula of Michigan? a. b. c. Cold Warm Stationary

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(Refer to figure 18) The IFR weather in northern Texas is due to a. b. c. Low ceilings Dust devils Intermittent rain

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(Refer to figure 18) Of what value is the Weather Depiction Chart to the pilot? a. b. c. For determining general weather conditions on which to base flight planning For a forecast of cloud coverage, visibilities, and frontal activity For determining frontal trends and air mass characteristics

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(Refer to figure 18) The marginal weather in central Kentucky is due to low a. b. c. Visibility Ceiling and visibility Ceiling

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(Refer to figure 18) What weather phenomenon is causing IFR conditions in central Oklahoma? a. b. c. Low visibility only Heavy rain showers Low ceilings and visibility

99. (Refer to figure 18) According to the Weather Depiction Chart, the weather for a flight from southern Michigan to north Indiana is ceilings a. b. c. 100. 1,000 to 3,000 feet and/or visibility 3 to 5 miles Less than 1,000 feet and/or visibility less than 3 miles Greater than 3,000 feet and visibility greater than 5 miles Pg. __________

Radar weather reports are of special interest to pilots because they indicate a. b. c.

Location of precipitation along with type, intensity, and cell movement of precipitation Location of precipitation along with type, intensity, and trend Large areas of low ceilings and fog

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What information is provided by the Radar Summary Chart that is not shown on other weather charts? a. b. c. Lines and cells of hazardous thunderstorms Ceilings and precipitation between reporting stations Types of clouds between reporting stations Pg. __________

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(Refer to figure 19, area B) What is the top for precipitation of the radar return? a. b. c. 24,000 feet AGL 2,400 feet MSL 24,000 feet MSL

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(Refer to figure 19, area D) What is the direction and speed of movement of the cell? a. b. c. North at 17 knots South at 17 knots North at 17MPH

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(Refer to figure 19, area E) the top of the precipitation of the cell is a. b. c. 16,000 feet MSL 25,000 feet MSL 16,000 feet AGL

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What does the heavy dashed line that forms a large rectangular box on a radar summary chart refer to? a. b. c. Severe weather watch area Areas of hail inch in diameter Areas of heavy rain Pg. __________

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(Refer to figure 20) How are Significant Weather Prognostic Charts best used by a pilot? a. b. c. For overall planning at all altitudes For determining areas to avoid (freezing levels and turbulence) For analyzing current frontal activity and cloud coverage

107. (Refer to figure 20) Interpret the weather symbol depicted in Utah on the 12-hour Significant Weather prognostic chart. a. b. c. Moderate turbulence, surface to 18,000 feet Base of clear air turbulence, 18,000 feet Thunderstorm tops at 18,000 feet

108. (Refer to figure 20) What weather is forecast for the Florida area just ahead of the stationary front during the first 12 hours? a. b. c. Ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 feet and/or visibility 3 to 5 miles with intermittent precipitation Ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 feet and/or visibility 3 to 5 miles with continuous precipitation Ceiling less than 1,000 feet and/or visibility 3 miles with continuous precipitation

109. (Refer to figure 20) The enclosed shaded area associated with the low pressure system over northern Utah is forecast to have a. b. c. Continuous snow Intermittent snow Continuous snow showers

110. (Refer to figure 20) At what altitude is the freezing level over the middle of Florida on th e12-hour Significant Weather Prognostic Chart? a. b. c. 4,000 feet 12,000 feet 8,000 feet