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Which type of front is associated with cumulonimbus clouds?
Which type of front is associated with cumulonimbus clouds?
- Warm Front
- Occluded Front
- Stationary Front
- Cold Front (correct)
Which type of front is characterized by very slow/stationary movement?
Which type of front is characterized by very slow/stationary movement?
- Warm Front
- Stationary Front (correct)
- Cold Front
- Occluded Front
What is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time?
What is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time?
- Philippines Time
- GMT
- UTC
- Zulu Time (correct)
What is the ICAO code for the airport mentioned in the METAR report?
What is the ICAO code for the airport mentioned in the METAR report?
What is the unit of measurement for visibility in the METAR report?
What is the unit of measurement for visibility in the METAR report?
What is the term used to describe the birth of a front when two air masses meet?
What is the term used to describe the birth of a front when two air masses meet?
What type of clouds are associated with warm fronts?
What type of clouds are associated with warm fronts?
What is the term used to describe the death of a front when differing characteristics reconcile and break apart?
What is the term used to describe the death of a front when differing characteristics reconcile and break apart?
What type of fog is caused by the cooling of air as it moves over a colder surface by conduction?
What type of fog is caused by the cooling of air as it moves over a colder surface by conduction?
What is the term used to describe a large body of air with relatively the same characteristics?
What is the term used to describe a large body of air with relatively the same characteristics?
Which type of forecast provides pre-recorded weather information in high activity airports?
Which type of forecast provides pre-recorded weather information in high activity airports?
What does TAF stand for?
What does TAF stand for?
How often is the TAF updated?
How often is the TAF updated?
What does Pireps stand for?
What does Pireps stand for?
Which type of forecast provides information about hazards to light aircraft?
Which type of forecast provides information about hazards to light aircraft?
What does Sigmet stand for?
What does Sigmet stand for?
What is the purpose of pre flight meteorology?
What is the purpose of pre flight meteorology?
Which service provides weather information at the point of origin, en-route, and destination?
Which service provides weather information at the point of origin, en-route, and destination?
What should pilots do with the weather information available to them during pre flight meteorology?
What should pilots do with the weather information available to them during pre flight meteorology?
How long is a TAF valid for?
How long is a TAF valid for?
A warm front is characterized by warm air replacing cold air.
A warm front is characterized by warm air replacing cold air.
A cold front is associated with low speeds and very large areas.
A cold front is associated with low speeds and very large areas.
A stationary front occurs when two fronts of the same strength meet each other.
A stationary front occurs when two fronts of the same strength meet each other.
An occluded front is characterized by one front overtaking the other.
An occluded front is characterized by one front overtaking the other.
Metars are produced every hour and are valid for 2 hours.
Metars are produced every hour and are valid for 2 hours.
The ICAO code in a METAR report represents the name of the airport.
The ICAO code in a METAR report represents the name of the airport.
The primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time is Zulu Time.
The primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time is Zulu Time.
Fog caused by the cooling of air as it moves over a colder surface by conduction is called advection fog.
Fog caused by the cooling of air as it moves over a colder surface by conduction is called advection fog.
A TAF is updated every 6 hours.
A TAF is updated every 6 hours.
Pireps stands for Pilot Reports.
Pireps stands for Pilot Reports.
True or false: TAF stands for Terminal Aerodrome Forecast?
True or false: TAF stands for Terminal Aerodrome Forecast?
True or false: TAF is updated every 12 hours?
True or false: TAF is updated every 12 hours?
True or false: ATIS provides pre-recorded weather information in high activity airports?
True or false: ATIS provides pre-recorded weather information in high activity airports?
True or false: Pireps include information about visibility and cloud ceiling?
True or false: Pireps include information about visibility and cloud ceiling?
True or false: Airmet provides information about hazards to all aircraft?
True or false: Airmet provides information about hazards to all aircraft?
True or false: Pre-flight meteorology involves understanding the weather you will be flying in?
True or false: Pre-flight meteorology involves understanding the weather you will be flying in?
True or false: Sigmet stands for Significant Meteorological Information?
True or false: Sigmet stands for Significant Meteorological Information?
True or false: TAF is valid for 24-30 hours?
True or false: TAF is valid for 24-30 hours?
True or false: Airmet provides information about hazards to light aircraft?
True or false: Airmet provides information about hazards to light aircraft?
True or false: Pre-flight meteorology involves submitting a nav log at the end of your flight?
True or false: Pre-flight meteorology involves submitting a nav log at the end of your flight?
True or false: The TAF is updated every 6 hours?
True or false: The TAF is updated every 6 hours?
True or false: ATIS provides pre-recorded weather information in low activity airports?
True or false: ATIS provides pre-recorded weather information in low activity airports?
True or false: Pireps include information about severe weather updates?
True or false: Pireps include information about severe weather updates?
True or false: Airmet provides information about hazards to all aircraft?
True or false: Airmet provides information about hazards to all aircraft?
True or false: Pre-flight meteorology involves understanding the weather at the point of origin only?
True or false: Pre-flight meteorology involves understanding the weather at the point of origin only?
True or false: TAF is valid for 12-18 hours?
True or false: TAF is valid for 12-18 hours?
True or false: Pireps include information about wind velocity?
True or false: Pireps include information about wind velocity?
True or false: Warm fronts are associated with cumulonimbus clouds?
True or false: Warm fronts are associated with cumulonimbus clouds?
True or false: TAF is updated every 3 hours?
True or false: TAF is updated every 3 hours?
True or false: A cold front is associated with high speeds and large areas?
True or false: A cold front is associated with high speeds and large areas?
True or false: Frontogenesis refers to the birth of a front when two air masses meet?
True or false: Frontogenesis refers to the birth of a front when two air masses meet?
True or false: Frontolysis refers to the death of a front when differing characteristics reconcile and break apart?
True or false: Frontolysis refers to the death of a front when differing characteristics reconcile and break apart?
True or false: Warm fronts are associated with low speeds and very large areas?
True or false: Warm fronts are associated with low speeds and very large areas?
True or false: Cold fronts are associated with high speeds and small areas?
True or false: Cold fronts are associated with high speeds and small areas?
True or false: Stationary fronts occur when two fronts of the same strength meet each other?
True or false: Stationary fronts occur when two fronts of the same strength meet each other?
True or false: Occluded fronts are characterized by one front overtaking the other?
True or false: Occluded fronts are characterized by one front overtaking the other?
True or false: Metars are meteorological reports produced every hour and valid for 2 hours?
True or false: Metars are meteorological reports produced every hour and valid for 2 hours?
True or false: TAF stands for Terminal Aerodrome Forecast?
True or false: TAF stands for Terminal Aerodrome Forecast?
True or false: Pireps provide information about hazards to all aircraft?
True or false: Pireps provide information about hazards to all aircraft?
True or false: ATIS provides pre-recorded weather information in high activity airports?
True or false: ATIS provides pre-recorded weather information in high activity airports?
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Study Notes
Weather Fronts and Clouds
- Cumulonimbus clouds are primarily associated with cold fronts.
- Warm fronts are linked to stratiform clouds, producing gradual weather changes.
- Stationary fronts are characterized by very slow or no movement, occurring when two fronts with equal strength meet.
- Occluded fronts arise when a cold front overtakes a warm front.
Meteorological Reports and Standards
- The primary time standard for global clock regulation is Zulu Time.
- ICAO code in a METAR report identifies the airport.
- Visibility in METAR reports is measured in statute miles or meters.
- METARs are produced hourly and valid for 2 hours, providing real-time weather information.
Forecasting Types and Terminology
- TAF stands for Terminal Aerodrome Forecast and is updated every 6 hours.
- Pireps refers to Pilot Reports, offering real-time weather conditions observed by pilots.
- Airmet provides information about weather hazards affecting all aircraft, while SIGMET stands for Significant Meteorological Information for severe conditions.
Fog and Air Masses
- Advection fog forms when air cools as it moves over a colder surface by conduction.
- An air mass is defined as a large body of air with consistent temperature and humidity characteristics.
Pre Flight Meteorology
- Pre flight meteorology aims to understand the weather conditions for safe flying, including origin, en-route, and destination.
- Pilots should utilize all available weather information during pre flight meteorology efforts for enhanced safety.
Validity and Updates
- A TAF is valid for up to 24-30 hours and is crucial for flight planning.
- Various forecasts provide different information: ATIS offers pre-recorded weather at high activity airports and is updated as conditions change.
True or False Statements
- TAF stands for Terminal Aerodrome Forecast: True.
- TAF is updated every 12 hours: False, it’s updated every 6 hours.
- ATIS provides information at high activity airports: True.
- Pireps include visibility and cloud ceiling information: True.
- Airmet provides information about hazards to all aircraft: True.
- Pre-flight meteorology encompasses understanding the weather for the entire journey: True.
- Sigmet stands for Significant Meteorological Information: True.
- TAF is valid for 12-18 hours: False, it’s valid for 24-30 hours.
- Pireps include wind velocity information: True.
- Cold fronts are associated with high speeds and small areas: True.
- Stationary fronts occur when two fronts of equal strength meet: True.
- Frontogenesis refers to the birth of a front: True.
- Frontolysis refers to the death of a front: True.
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