MET PROG 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Favorable weather can be anticipated in conditions of:
a. Convergence and adiabatic compression
b. Convergence and adiabatic expansion
c. Subsidence and adiabatic compression
d. Adiabatic cooling and subsidence
A
c
2
Q
If jet stream turbulence is encountered with a direct tailwind, a change of course is required to the:
a. Left
b. Right
c. Climb
d. Descend
A
a
3
Q
Which of the following factors determine how much water a given parcel of air can hold at a constant pressure?
a. Dew point
b. Temperature
c. Relative humidity
d. A and C
A
B
4
Q
A
5
Q
What are the main air masses in Canada?
What are the 3 air masses during summer?
A
cA, mA, mP, mT
mA, mP, mT
