Random facts

Question 1

Sublimation is :

Answer 1

Solid direct to vapour

Question 2

What cloud produces freezing rain?

Answer 2

Nimbostratus

Question 3

When water vapor condenses into droplets, what happens to the air temperature?

Answer 3

Heat energy is released which makes the surrounding air temperature warmer

Question 4

The difference between geostrophic wind and gradient wind is caused by :

Answer 4

Curvature of isobars

Question 5

Foehn wind is caused by :

Answer 5

Air rising windward side at SALR and then descending leeward side at DALR

Question 6

Oktas corresponding amounts regarding cloud cover :

Answer 6

Few 1-2 // Scattered 3-4 // Broken 5-7 // OVC-8 // NSC - no significant cloud

Question 7

What is an aeronautical meteorological stations (AMS) responsibilities?

Answer 7

Performing the actual weather observation at aerodromes and different structures

Question 8

A polar LOW is usually formed by :

Answer 8

Polar maritime air moving SE over the sea in winter

Question 9

Half of the mass of the atmosphere is found in the bottom :

Answer 9

5km (16,000 feet)

Question 10

A radiosonde measures :

Answer 10

Atmospheric pressure, air pressure and humidity