Weather Quiz 4 Flashcards
1
Q
- (Refer to Figure 12.) What are the current conditions for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?
- Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 11, occasionally 2 SM, with rain
- Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM rain
- Sky 7,000 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, heavy rain
A
Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM rain
2
Q
- (Refer to Figure 15.) In the TAF for KMEM, what does SHRA stand for?
- Significant change in precipitation is possible
- Rain Showers
- A shift in wind direction is expected
A
Rain Showers
3
Q
- (Refer to Figure 12.) The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from:
- 180 degrees magnetic at 4 knots
- 040 degrees true at 18 knots
- 180 degrees true at 4 knots
A
180 degrees true at 4 knots
4
Q
- (Refer to Figure 15.) Between 1000Z and 1200Z the visibility at KMEM is forecast to be
- 3 statute miles
- 6 statute miles
- 1/2 statute miles
A
3 statute miles
5
Q
- (Refer to Figure 15.) According to the KMEM forecast, what is the earliest time on the 12th (today) at which the visibility may be reduced below the 3 SM minimum for sUAS operations?
- 1720Z
- 2200Z
- 2000Z
A
2000Z
6
Q
- (Refer to Figure 15.) What is the forecast wind for KMEM from 1600Z until the end of the forecast?
- Variable in direction at 4 knots
- Variable in direction at 6 knots
- No significant wind
A
Variable in direction at 6 knots
7
Q
- (Refer to Figure 12.) The remarks section for KMDW has “RAB35” listed. This entry means
- the barometer has risen 35” Hg
- blowing mist has reduced the visibility to 1-1/2 SM
- rain began at 1835Z
A
rain began at 1835Z
8
Q
- Which statement is true concerning ASOS/AWOS weather reporting systems?
- Both ASOS and AWOS have the capability of reporting density altitude, as long as it exceeds the airport elevation by more than 1,000 feet
- ASOS locations perform weather observing functions necessary to generate METAR reports
- Each AWOS station is part of a nationwide of weather reporting stations
A
ASOS locations perform weather observing functions necessary to generate METAR reports
9
Q
- What will a convective SIGMET be issued for?
- Visibility less than 3 miles
- Squall line thunderstorms
- Surface winds greater than 40 knots
A
Squall line thunderstorms
