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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53. A complex weather situation, represented by light ra<strong>in</strong> showers, light snow showers (dom<strong>in</strong>ant), and<br />
a thunderstorm, is present. Entries are made <strong>in</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g order:<br />
a. TS RASN<br />
b. TSSNRA<br />
c. TS SNRA<br />
d. TSSHSNRA<br />
54. The weather phenomena FZRASN <strong>in</strong>dicates which type of weather is occurr<strong>in</strong>g at the station?<br />
a. Light freez<strong>in</strong>g ra<strong>in</strong> and snow.<br />
b. Light freez<strong>in</strong>g ra<strong>in</strong> and moderate snow.<br />
c. Freez<strong>in</strong>g ra<strong>in</strong> and light snow showers.<br />
d. Light ra<strong>in</strong> showers and snow.<br />
55. The visibility at your station was reduced from 12 miles to 7 miles by mist, light snow, and smoke.<br />
What is the m<strong>in</strong>imum entry that should be made <strong>in</strong> column 9 (Present <strong>Weather</strong>)?<br />
a. SN<br />
b. SN BR FU<br />
c. BR<br />
d. BR SN FU<br />
56. Blow<strong>in</strong>g dust is reduc<strong>in</strong>g the prevail<strong>in</strong>g visibility to 5/8 statute mile. What would be recorded <strong>in</strong><br />
column 9 (Present <strong>Weather</strong>)?<br />
a. BLDU<br />
b. DU<br />
c. DS<br />
d. +DS<br />
57. The visibility decreased from 1 mile to 1/2 mile <strong>in</strong> fog. At the same time, the temperature decreased<br />
from 1.5°C to 0.0°C. What should be recorded <strong>in</strong> column 9 (Present <strong>Weather</strong>)?<br />
a. FZFG<br />
b. BR<br />
c. FG<br />
d. FZBR<br />
58. If light snow and blow<strong>in</strong>g snow are occurr<strong>in</strong>g at the same time and the observer can no longer determ<strong>in</strong>e<br />
if light snow is fall<strong>in</strong>g, what should be reported <strong>in</strong> column 9 (Present <strong>Weather</strong>)?<br />
a. BLSN<br />
b. SN BLSN<br />
c. SN BLSN<br />
d. BLSN<br />
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