Training Guide in Surface Weather Observations - Multiple Choices
Training Guide in Surface Weather Observations - Multiple Choices
Training Guide in Surface Weather Observations - Multiple Choices
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12. A METAR observation conta<strong>in</strong>s section(s), .<br />
a. 1, the body of the report<br />
b. 1, the remarks<br />
c. 2, the body of the report and the remarks<br />
d. 3, the time, the data, and the remarks<br />
13. A SPECI observation conta<strong>in</strong>s section(s), .<br />
a. 1, the body of the report<br />
b. 1, the remarks<br />
c. 3, the time, the data, and the remarks<br />
d. 2, the body of the report and the remarks<br />
14. Which of the follow<strong>in</strong>g meet SPECI criteria? (more than one answer):<br />
the w<strong>in</strong>d speed is 15 kt while the w<strong>in</strong>d direction changes by 60 degrees <strong>in</strong> 10 m<strong>in</strong>utes<br />
surface visibility drops from 2 1/2 miles to 2 miles<br />
a tornado is observed<br />
hail <strong>in</strong>tensity changes<br />
thunderstorm beg<strong>in</strong>s<br />
the ceil<strong>in</strong>g changes from 3,000 ft to 2,500 ft AGL<br />
a new cloud layer is observed below 1,000 ft AGL<br />
an aircraft mishap occurs<br />
squalls occur<br />
15. Regardless of the delay, observations conta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g which of the follow<strong>in</strong>g elements must be<br />
dissem<strong>in</strong>ated?<br />
a. volcanic eruptions<br />
b. tornadoes<br />
c. thunderstorms<br />
d. blizzards<br />
16. If SPECI criteria are met or observed at the time a METAR observation is due, it is coded as a:<br />
a. METAR<br />
b. SPECI<br />
c. RSPECI<br />
d. RS<br />
17. The station identifier is the ________ element <strong>in</strong> a METAR/SPECI coded report.<br />
a. first<br />
b. second<br />
c. third<br />
d. sixth<br />
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