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Question 160-1 : What winds and air mass characteristics are mainly associated with the winter monsoon in the monsoon regions of the indian sub continent ? [ Formation assignment ]

North easterly winds bringing dry and hazy air

.se trade winds and ne trade winds converge on the itcz and in january the itcz will be to the south of india this is the winter monsoon . 620.north easterly winds will bring dry and hazy air from the northern and central indian subcontinent exemple 260 North-easterly winds bringing dry and hazy air.

Question 160-2 : The dotted line designated z represents the . 330 ?

Mean position of the intertropical convergence zone itcz during july

. 2537 exemple 264 Mean position of the intertropical convergence zone (itcz) during july.

Question 160-3 : Which is true of nairobi kenya . 331 ?

There are two wet seasons

exemple 268 There are two wet seasons.

Question 160-4 : The typical weather conditions affecting the darwin area during july are . 349 ?

Dry season mainly se winds visibility reduced by dust and haze

.the itcz reaches its most northerly position in july . 618.red lines show the maximum extreme positions . 596.winds affecting darwin in july are the se trade winds se trade winds and ne trade winds converge at the itcz .this is the dry season and dust and haze coming from the inland desert blown by the se trade winds will affect visibility exemple 272 Dry season - mainly se winds - visibility reduced by dust and haze.

Question 160-5 : The sw monsoon starts in the month of ?

June in southern india to reach pakistan in july

.se trade winds and ne trade winds converge on the itcz . 2537.in july the itcz will be to the north of india this is the summer monsoon sw monsoon .in january the itcz will be to the south of india this is the winter monsoon ne monsoon . 620 exemple 276 June in southern india to reach pakistan in july.

Question 160-6 : In the trade wind belt between the surface and the 500 hpa level which of the following is true ?

The air is relatively moist in the lower part and dry in the upper part

500 hpa = fl 180.se trade winds and ne trade winds converge at the itcz intertropical convergence zone they occur only in the lower part of the troposphere and are more pronounced over the oceans in the trade winds there is a maximum of humidity as a result of the trade winds long sea passage .in the upper part the air originates from the sub tropical high pressure belt is sinking warming adiabatically if temperature increases relative humidity will decrease the upper part is relatively dry exemple 280 The air is relatively moist in the lower part and dry in the upper part.

Question 160-7 : Which climatic type is to be expected between 10°n and 10°s ?

Tropical rain climate

Cqb15 july 2011 exemple 284 Tropical rain climate.

Question 160-8 : The position of the intertropical convergence zone ?

Shows more variation over the continents than over the oceans

Admin . 593.the intertropical convergence zone shows more variation in position over the continents than over the oceans exemple 288 Shows more variation over the continents than over the oceans.

Question 160-9 : Which of the following statements is correct concerning the mediterranean climate ?

The annual rainfall is significantly below 700 mm

exemple 292 The annual rainfall is significantly below 700 mm.

Question 160-10 : In which areas are easterly waves most likely to form ?

In the trade wind zone

Cqb15 august 2011 .similar to q855 answer between subtropical high pressure cells and itcz exemple 296 In the trade wind zone.

Question 160-11 : Concerning the following statements .1 south india summer monsoon is a ne monsoon .2 the dominant climate of australia is a dry climate .for those statements ?

1 is wrong 2 is right

exemple 300 1 is wrong, 2 is right.

Question 160-12 : Which of the following statements concerning a cold air pool is correct ?

Direction and speed of movements of cold air pools are difficult to forecast

exemple 304 Direction and speed of movements of cold air pools are difficult to forecast.

Question 160-13 : Which of the following is typical for the snow tundra climate ?

High pressure weather dominates in winter with the sub soil being frozen

exemple 308 High pressure weather dominates in winter, with the sub-soil being frozen.

Question 160-14 : The weather activity within a cold air pool is usually greatest ?

In the afternoon

exemple 312 In the afternoon.

Question 160-15 : On which side of an easterly wave are thunderstorms most likely to develop ?

On the east side of the wave

Easterly waves are 'long waves' that occur within the trade wind belt start over north western africa and propagate toward the west in the lower tropospheric tradewind flow across the atlantic ocean .approximate location amplitude and wavelength of easterly waves . 495.at first an easterly wave has a small amplitude and produces mild rain showers powerful thunderstorms and the force of high altitude winds amplify the wave when atmospheric conditions are favourable several severe thunderstorms begin to form and eventually a tropical storm may develop . 638.thunderstorms are most likely to develop on the east side of the wave exemple 316 On the east side of the wave.

Question 160-16 : In january an extended high pressure area is normally observed over ?

Siberia

exemple 320 Siberia.

Question 160-17 : How is the mediterranean climate best described ?

Anticyclonic and hot in summer frontal depressions in winter

exemple 324 Anticyclonic and hot in summer, frontal depressions in winter.

Question 160-18 : Which of the following statements is correct concerning the savannah climate ?

There are significant yearly variations in rainfall with a wet and a dry period

exemple 328 There are significant yearly variations in rainfall with a wet and a dry period.

Question 160-19 : The mean height of the tropical zero degree isotherm is ?

16000 ft

Admin . the zero degree isotherm in the 'polar regions' is at ground level . the zero degree isotherm in 'temperate regions' is at mean sea level in winters and at about 10000 feet in summers . the zero degree isotherm in 'tropics' area 15° 30° n and s of the equator is at about 16000 feet . the zero degree isotherm at the equator is at about 18000 ft fl180 exemple 332 16000 ft.

Question 160-20 : Which of the following statements concerning the airflow during the summer monsoon is correct ?

Southwesterly airflow over india

exemple 336 Southwesterly airflow over india.

Question 160-21 : What are the typical weather conditions in a cold air pool in summer ?

Precipitation is predominant

exemple 340 Precipitation is predominant.

Question 160-22 : The trade winds on the northern hemisphere blow from ?

North east

Ecqb01 2013.. 596. exemple 344 North-east.

Question 160-23 : Central europe is situated in the zone of ?

Mid latitude climate

Ecqb01 2013 exemple 348 Mid-latitude climate.

Question 160-24 : Which of the following situations will be typical for the intertropical convergence zone ?

Low pressure and instability

Ecqb01 june 2013 exemple 352 Low pressure and instability.

Question 160-25 : With regard to temperature which of the following is correct for the polar climates ?

The mean temperature of all months is below plus 10°c

Easa 2014..the polar climate regions are characterized by a lack of warm summers every month in a polar climate has an average temperature below 10°c regions with polar climate cover more than 20% of the earth the sun shines for long hours in the summer and for many fewer hours in the winter a polar climate results in treeless tundra glaciers or a permanent or semi permanent layer of ice it has cool summers and very cold winters exemple 356 The mean temperature of all months is below plus 10°c.

Question 160-26 : What are the typical weather conditions in a westerly situation ?

Very changeable

Admin . 596.westerlies average latitude are 50°n and 50°s .a series of fronts or depressions one after the other is referred to as a westerly wave the weather conditions are very changeable exemple 360 Very changeable.

Question 160-27 : How is an easterly wave identifiable on a surface weather chart ?

As a weak trough

Easa 2014 ..easterly waves are 'long waves' that occur within the trade wind belt start over north western africa and propagate toward the west in the lower tropospheric tradewind flow across the atlantic ocean .approximate location amplitude and wavelength of easterly waves . 495.at first an easterly wave has a small amplitude and produces mild rain showers powerful thunderstorms and the force of high altitude winds amplify the wave when atmospheric conditions are favourable several severe thunderstorms begin to form and eventually a tropical storm may develop . 638.thunderstorms are most likely to develop on the east side of the wave exemple 364 As a weak trough.

Question 160-28 : The main icing zone in the itcz is located between ?

Fl 160 fl 260

exemple 368 Fl 160 - fl 260.

Question 160-29 : The mean top of a thunderstorm cluster in the tropics is up to ?

50000 ft

exemple 372 50000 ft.

Question 160-30 : What is the reason for seasonal changes in climate ?

Because the earth's spin axis is inclined to the plane of its orbit round the sun

exemple 376 Because the earth's spin axis is inclined to the plane of its orbit round the sun.

Question 160-31 : In the central part of the atlantic ocean between 10°s and 20°s the prevailing winds are ?

Se trade winds

Admin .take care this question exists with 10°n and 20°n answer is 'ne trade winds' . 584.the question asks for the prevailing winds only between 10°n and 20°n above the atlantic ocean . 2537 exemple 380 Se trade winds.

Question 160-32 : The intertropical convergence zone ?

Is characterized by different wind directions on both sides of the zone

exemple 384 Is characterized by different wind directions on both sides of the zone.

Question 160-33 : In the indian ocean the name given to the violent tropical storms that can be encountered is ?

Tropical cyclone

Admin .cyclone from greek 'kuklos' means 'circle' is a generic term for all tropical revolving storms according to the geographical location the terminology differs .cylcone in the south western and northern pacific ocean and the south western indian ocean .hurricane as derived from huracàn a taino and carib god or hunraken the mayan storm in the northern atlantic ocean and the north eastern and south western pacific ocean east of 160e .typhoon from chinese t'ai fung located in in the north western pacific ocean . 603 exemple 388 Tropical cyclone.

Question 160-34 : The average speed of a tropical cyclone is ?

Less than 60 kt

exemple 392 Less than 60 kt.

Question 160-35 : What is the effect of a strong low level inversion ?

It promotes vertical wind shear

Admin . 646 exemple 396 It promotes vertical wind shear.

Question 160-36 : You are flying with an outside air temperature of 12°c and a tas of 250 kt at fl 150 through 8 oktas ns what type and degree of icing is most probable ?

In clouds pushed up against the mountains moderate to severe mixed ice

Admin .in clouds pushed up against the mountains the lifting action orographic will mean that larger super cooled water droplets are present which will increase the severity of the icing to moderate to severe .at 12°c this is a temperature where there will be some clear ice and some rime ice exemple 400 In clouds pushed up against the mountains, moderate to severe mixed ice.

Question 160-37 : You intend to carry out a vfr flight over the alps on a fine and hot summer day what is the best time of day to conduct this flight ?

Morning

Admin .the minimum temperature is reached not long after sunrise and on a fine and hot summer day convection currents will increase wind speed and turbulence along the day furthermore in the evening over the alps in summer risks of thunderstorm due to orographic lifting and instability is high .calmest conditions will be in the morning exemple 404 Morning.

Question 160-38 : At what time of the year are tornadoes most likely to occur in north america ?

Spring summer

Fonsvanheertum .tornadoes in n america are hurricanes no my book says that they appear from june until nov so shouldn't the answer summer autumn be correct . .hurricanes are tropical revolving storms . 493.tornadoes are large funnel cloud with water spouts associated with very large cumulonimbus clouds these cb clouds need maximum convective lifting and this will be there in spring/summer exemple 408 Spring, summer.

Question 160-39 : In central europe when is the greatest likelihood for thunderstorms due to warm updrafts ?

Mid afternoon

exemple 412 Mid-afternoon.

Question 160-40 : During which stage of thunderstorm development are rotor winds characterized by roll clouds most likely to occur ?

Mature stage

Admin . 494 exemple 416 Mature stage.


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