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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40. For each of the follow<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>dicate the proper order for report<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
a. squalls ra<strong>in</strong> fog<br />
b. thunderstorm tornado ra<strong>in</strong><br />
c. thunderstorm snow fog<br />
41. The beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of a thunderstorm is reported when:<br />
a. thunder is heard<br />
b. lightn<strong>in</strong>g is observed but local noise prevents hear<strong>in</strong>g thunder<br />
c. lightn<strong>in</strong>g is observed at a distance but no thunder is heard<br />
d. both a and b<br />
42. The end<strong>in</strong>g of a thunderstorm is reported m<strong>in</strong>utes after the last occurrence of the event.<br />
a. 5 m<strong>in</strong>utes<br />
b. 10 m<strong>in</strong>utes<br />
c. 15 m<strong>in</strong>utes<br />
d. 30 m<strong>in</strong>utes<br />
43. The visibility at your station was reduced from 12 miles to 7 miles by mist, light snow, and haze. Wtah<br />
m<strong>in</strong>imum entry should you make <strong>in</strong> column 9 (Present <strong>Weather</strong>)?<br />
a. BR SN HZ<br />
b. SN BR HZ<br />
c. SN BRHZ<br />
d. SN<br />
44. Occassional lightn<strong>in</strong>g is observed 8 miles north of the station, but thunder is not heard. What is<br />
reported <strong>in</strong> column 9 (Present <strong>Weather</strong>) and column 14 (Remarks)?<br />
a. col. 9: noth<strong>in</strong>g; col. 14: OCNL LTG VC N<br />
b. col. 9: TS; col. 14: OCNL LTG N<br />
c. col. 9: VCTS; col. 14: OCNL LTG N<br />
d. col. 9: VCTS; col. 14 OCNL LTG 8 N<br />
45. Light drizzle (DZ) is reported when drizzle is occurr<strong>in</strong>g with fog and the visibility is:<br />
a. 1/4 to 1/2 mile.<br />
b. less than 1/4 mile.<br />
c. less than 1/2 mile.<br />
d. any of the above.<br />
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