2-17.
In the TAF code, what is indicated by the
group "530305"?
1.
Occasional, moderate turbulence in
clear air between 3,000 and 5,000 feet
2.
Frequent, moderate turbulence in clear
air between 3,000 and 8,000 feet
3.
Light icing, in precipitation between
3,000 and 8,000 feet
4.
Severe icing, in cloud between 3,000
and 5,000 feet
2-18.
Which of the following contractions should
be used in the TAF code to indicate
temporary fluctuations in the weather
lasting less than 1 hour?
1.
FM
2.
BECMG
3.
TEMPO
4.
AMD
2-19.
A TAF amendment would be required
when a forecasted ceiling of 3,500 feet
drops to 2,800 feet?
1.
True
2.
False
2-20.
In the PIREP code, what is the text element
indicator "/TP" used to report?
1.
Time of report
2.
Type of aircraft
3.
Outside air temperature
4.
Turbulence
2-21.
When encoded in a PIREP, which of the
following meteorological elements must
always be spelled out?
1.
Lightning
2.
Extreme turbulence
3.
Low-level wind shear
4.
Tornado
2-22.
A PIREP beginning with the contraction
"UUA" is used to report which of the
following occurrences?
1.
Tornadoes and waterspouts only
2.
Severe icing only
3.
Severe or extreme turbulence only
4.
Any hazardous weather
2-23.
Which of the following publications
contains comprehensive information on surf
observation procedures?
1.
NAVMETOCCOMINST 3140.1
2.
FMH-4
3.
NTP-3
4.
NWP 3-59.3
2-24.
Which two factors create surf?
1.
Ocean currents and sea waves
2.
Offshore winds and sea waves
3.
Topography and swell waves
4.
Onshore winds and swell waves
2-25.
If the deep-water wave length is averaging
50 feet, how deep is the water in the surf
zone where the waves begin to break?
1.
10 feet
2.
25 feet
3.
50 feet
4.
100 feet
2-26.
Which of the following actions occur when
a deep-water wave “feels bottom”?
1.
Wave speed and length decrease;
wave height decreases
2.
Wave speed and length decrease;
wave height increases
3.
Wave speed and length increase;
wave height decreases
4.
Wave speed and length increase;
wave height increases
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