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WX301 FINAL EXAMVERIFIED 100%
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WX 301
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
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The height difference between two pressure levels (i.e., the "thickness") is best
related to: Answer - The mean temperature of the level
In the U.S., east of the Rocky Mountains, which value of the 1000-500mb
thickness serves as a good "rule of thumb" for separating rain events from
snow events? Answer - 540 decameters (5400 meters)
If taking off in sleet, what would you most likely experience shortly after
beginning to climb? Answer - clear icing
With respect to a mid-latitude cyclone, most heavy snow events occur: Answer
- northwest of the low and ahead of the warm front
For a standard ASOS system, snowfall intensity (light, moderate, heavy) is
determined based solely on: Answer - visibility
Ground icing "hold-over" times provide: Answer - an estimate of how long
deicing fluid will prevent icing build-up on an aircraft
With regards to aviation, winter weather primarily impacts: Answer - ground
operations
(T/F) Frost forming on your wings at night can be considered relatively harmless
and will not impact safe flying operations Answer - false
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