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Question 59-1 : In meteorology a high pressure area is called ? [ Success map ]

An anticylcone

Question 59-2 : While gaining altitude decrease of atmospheric pressure is ?

Greater in the lower layers than in altitude.

Question 59-3 : In general while gaining altitude air mass density ?

Decreases as pressure and temperature.

Question 59-4 : With unstable conditions what cloud formation is most likely to occur above 8000 meters ?

Cumulonimbus.

exemple 71: Cumulonimbus
Stratus. cirrostratus. altocumulus.

Question 59-5 : With the passage of a cold front the surface wind usually ?

Veer and increase in speed.

exemple 75: Veer and increase in speed
Back and decrease in speed. increase in speed without a change in direction. change direction without a change in speed.

Question 59-6 : Moisture the amount of water vapour that a given volume of air can contain is governed by its ?

Temperature.

exemple 79: Temperature
Dewpoint. density. relative humidity.

Question 59-7 : It is recommended to remain at a safe distance from a thunderstorm of at least ?

7 miles.

exemple 83: 7 miles
4 miles. 2 miles. 1 miles.

Question 59-8 : Always suspect turbulence in the presence of ?

A passing front.

exemple 87: A passing front
Snow. rain. clouds.

Question 59-9 : There is a high probability for morning fog for the following conditions ?

High pressure system with high humidity light wind and a clear night.

exemple 91: High pressure system with high humidity light wind and a clear night
Low pressure system, with high humidity, strong wind and an overcast nocturnal sky. low pressure system, with low humidity, no wind and low temperarture. high pressure system, with low humidity, no wind and high temperarture.

Question 59-10 : Indicate which document pilots should consult in order to obtain icing turbulence and freezing conditions ?

Graphic area forecast charts gfa .

exemple 95: Graphic area forecast charts gfa
Notices to airmen (notam). aviation weather forecasts (taf). aviation weather observation reports (metar).

Question 59-11 : The correct statement about the wind speed at altitude is ?

Winds are usually stronger at altitude.

exemple 99: Winds are usually stronger at altitude
Winds are generally of equal speed regardless of altitude. winds are generally lower at altitude. there is usually no wind at altitude.

Question 59-12 : The atmosphere contains the following gases ?

78% nitrogen 21% oxygen 003% carbon dioxide rest rare gases.

exemple 103: 78% nitrogen 21% oxygen 003% carbon dioxide rest rare gases
78% oxygen, 21% nitrogen, 1% carbon monoxide, rest: rare gases. 78% helium, 21% oxygen, 1% carbon monoxide, rest: rare gases. 78% helium, 21% oxygen, 0,03% carbon dioxide, rest: rare gases.

Question 59-13 : The temperature lapse rate of the standard atmosphere is ?

65°c per 1000 m until 11000 m.

exemple 107: 65°c per 1000 m until 11000 m
2°c per 1000 m until 11000 m. 8.5°c per 1000 ft until 11000 ft. 6.5°c per 1000 ft until 11000 ft.

Question 59-14 : Relative humidity is the ?

Amount of moisture present in the air compared to the amount the air could hold at that temperature and pressure.

exemple 111: Amount of moisture present in the air compared to the amount the air could hold at that temperature and pressure
Amount of moisture present in the air. weight of water present in the air. temperature to which the air must be lowered to bring about saturation.

Question 59-15 : Thunderstorms are associated with a particular type of cloud the cumulonimbus cb generating winds ?

Very variables in direction variation of 180° possible and in speed strong gusts .




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