60 Questions
Which type of front is associated with cumulonimbus clouds?
Cold Front
Which type of front is characterized by very slow/stationary movement?
Stationary Front
What is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time?
Zulu Time
What is the ICAO code for the airport mentioned in the METAR report?
RPLC
What is the unit of measurement for visibility in the METAR report?
Meters
What is the term used to describe the birth of a front when two air masses meet?
Frontogenesis
What type of clouds are associated with warm fronts?
Stratus Clouds
What is the term used to describe the death of a front when differing characteristics reconcile and break apart?
Frontolysis
What type of fog is caused by the cooling of air as it moves over a colder surface by conduction?
Radiation Fog
What is the term used to describe a large body of air with relatively the same characteristics?
Air Mass
Which type of forecast provides pre-recorded weather information in high activity airports?
ATIS
What does TAF stand for?
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
How often is the TAF updated?
Every 6 hours
What does Pireps stand for?
Pilots Report
Which type of forecast provides information about hazards to light aircraft?
Airmet
What does Sigmet stand for?
Significant Meteorological information
What is the purpose of pre flight meteorology?
To provide weather information for pilots
Which service provides weather information at the point of origin, en-route, and destination?
Pre flight Meteorology
What should pilots do with the weather information available to them during pre flight meteorology?
Use it to make good judgements
How long is a TAF valid for?
24-30 hours
A warm front is characterized by warm air replacing cold air.
True
A cold front is associated with low speeds and very large areas.
False
A stationary front occurs when two fronts of the same strength meet each other.
True
An occluded front is characterized by one front overtaking the other.
True
Metars are produced every hour and are valid for 2 hours.
True
The ICAO code in a METAR report represents the name of the airport.
False
The primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time is Zulu Time.
True
Fog caused by the cooling of air as it moves over a colder surface by conduction is called advection fog.
False
A TAF is updated every 6 hours.
True
Pireps stands for Pilot Reports.
True
True or false: TAF stands for Terminal Aerodrome Forecast?
True
True or false: TAF is updated every 12 hours?
False
True or false: ATIS provides pre-recorded weather information in high activity airports?
True
True or false: Pireps include information about visibility and cloud ceiling?
True
True or false: Airmet provides information about hazards to all aircraft?
False
True or false: Pre-flight meteorology involves understanding the weather you will be flying in?
True
True or false: Sigmet stands for Significant Meteorological Information?
True
True or false: TAF is valid for 24-30 hours?
True
True or false: Airmet provides information about hazards to light aircraft?
True
True or false: Pre-flight meteorology involves submitting a nav log at the end of your flight?
False
True or false: The TAF is updated every 6 hours?
True
True or false: ATIS provides pre-recorded weather information in low activity airports?
False
True or false: Pireps include information about severe weather updates?
True
True or false: Airmet provides information about hazards to all aircraft?
False
True or false: Pre-flight meteorology involves understanding the weather at the point of origin only?
False
True or false: TAF is valid for 12-18 hours?
False
True or false: Pireps include information about wind velocity?
True
True or false: Warm fronts are associated with cumulonimbus clouds?
False
True or false: TAF is updated every 3 hours?
False
True or false: A cold front is associated with high speeds and large areas?
True
True or false: Frontogenesis refers to the birth of a front when two air masses meet?
True
True or false: Frontolysis refers to the death of a front when differing characteristics reconcile and break apart?
True
True or false: Warm fronts are associated with low speeds and very large areas?
True
True or false: Cold fronts are associated with high speeds and small areas?
True
True or false: Stationary fronts occur when two fronts of the same strength meet each other?
True
True or false: Occluded fronts are characterized by one front overtaking the other?
True
True or false: Metars are meteorological reports produced every hour and valid for 2 hours?
True
True or false: TAF stands for Terminal Aerodrome Forecast?
True
True or false: Pireps provide information about hazards to all aircraft?
True
True or false: ATIS provides pre-recorded weather information in high activity airports?
True
Test your knowledge of meteorology and frontal systems with this quiz. Learn about the different types of fronts, including warm fronts, cold fronts, stationary fronts, and occluded fronts. Explore the formation and dissolution of fronts through frontogenesis and frontolysis. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of meteorological phenomena.
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