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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66. The observer reports IC <strong>in</strong> column 9 (Present <strong>Weather</strong>). Given this report, which of the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
statements is correct?<br />
a. The visibility is less than one mile.<br />
b. The sky may be clear.<br />
c. The air is unstable with rapidly chang<strong>in</strong>g weather conditions.<br />
d. The observer has made an error <strong>in</strong> column 9.<br />
67. Fog that covers a substantial part of the station when the prevail<strong>in</strong>g visibility is 7 miles would be coded<br />
<strong>in</strong> the present weather as:<br />
a. BR<br />
b. PRFG<br />
c. MIFG<br />
d. BCFG<br />
68. Patches of fog randomly cover the station, but the prevail<strong>in</strong>g visibility is 7 miles. What is reported <strong>in</strong><br />
column 9 (Present <strong>Weather</strong>)?<br />
a. noth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
b. BCFG<br />
c. BR<br />
d. VCFG<br />
69. The <strong>in</strong>tensity of snow, occurr<strong>in</strong>g alone, is reported as moderate when the prevail<strong>in</strong>g visibility is 1/2 to<br />
5/16 mile. When observ<strong>in</strong>g phenomena are also present, you could not report moderate snow if the<br />
prevail<strong>in</strong>g visibility is:<br />
a. 0SM<br />
b. 1/2SM<br />
c. 1/4SM<br />
d. 3/4SM<br />
70. Which of the follow<strong>in</strong>g phenomena can be reported with an <strong>in</strong>tensity qualifier?<br />
a. drizzle<br />
b. fog<br />
c. small hail<br />
d. smoke<br />
71. Obscurations should be reported only when the prevail<strong>in</strong>g visibility is less than 7 miles, except for:<br />
a. Volcanic ash<br />
b. Partial fog<br />
c. Patches of fog<br />
d. All of the above<br />
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