Wind 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Met reports are based on the
A
True north
2
Q
ATC (ATIS) reports are always based on the
A
magnetic north
3
Q
Wind feathers/barbs
Wind direction is
A
The degrees in which the wind is coming from
4
Q
When wind direction number decreasing, it is :
A
Backing
5
Q
When wind direction number increasing, it is :
A
Veering
6
Q
Wind spins … around high pressure in northern hemisphere
A
Anti clockwise
7
Q
Wind spins … around low pressure in Southern Hemisphere
A
Clockwise
8
Q
Primary cause of wind
A
Pressure differences
9
Q
Isohype is
A
Area of same true altitude
