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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REVIEW QUESTIONS<br />
Select the best answer that will make each statement correct.<br />
1. In a METAR/SPECI report, the visibility group follows the __________ group.<br />
a. sky conditions<br />
b. w<strong>in</strong>d<br />
c. location identifier<br />
d. Time/Date<br />
2. The visibility <strong>in</strong> a METAR/SPECI transmitted coded report can be identified by ___________.<br />
a. “SM” at the end of the group<br />
b. “M” at the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of the group at manual stations<br />
c. “M” at the end of the group when visibility is reported <strong>in</strong> meters<br />
d. “VV” for virtual visibility<br />
Code the follow<strong>in</strong>g visibility situations <strong>in</strong>to the coded transmitted METAR/SPECI report. Any entries<br />
for Remarks should <strong>in</strong>clude the contraction RMK.<br />
3. The prevail<strong>in</strong>g visibility from your po<strong>in</strong>t of observation is 12 statute miles.<br />
4. The prevail<strong>in</strong>g visibility is two and one-half statute miles.<br />
5. The prevail<strong>in</strong>g visibility from your po<strong>in</strong>t of observation varies rapidly from one and one-half to two<br />
and one-half miles.<br />
6. Prevail<strong>in</strong>g visibility is two miles except to the south. Visibility to the south is one and one-half<br />
miles.<br />
7. The prevail<strong>in</strong>g visibility from your po<strong>in</strong>t of observation is three to five miles.<br />
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