JPATS Weather - NETC
JPATS Weather - NETC
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<strong>JPATS</strong> AVIATION WEATHER BOOKLET<br />
ATMOSPHERIC STRUCTURE REVIEW QUESTIONS<br />
1. At the top of the troposphere, there is a transition zone called the ______.<br />
a. tropopause<br />
b. ozone layer<br />
c. atmospheric layer<br />
d. stratosphere<br />
2. The two lower layers of the atmosphere are the ______ and ______,<br />
a. tropopause; mesosphere<br />
b. troposphere; stratosphere<br />
c. tropopause; stratopause<br />
d. mesosphere; thermosphere<br />
3. Which one of the following best describes the flight conditions found in the stratosphere?<br />
a. The strongest winds occur in the stratosphere.<br />
b. Contrails frequently form and persist in this part of the atmosphere.<br />
c. 50% of the atmosphere, by weight, is found in the stratosphere.<br />
d. Flying in the stratosphere is generally smooth with excellent visibility.<br />
4. What is the standard temperature lapse rate of the atmosphere in °Celsius per 1000 feet?<br />
a. 1.5<br />
b. 2.0<br />
c. 3.0<br />
d. 3.5<br />
5. Using the standard lapse rate, a pilot flying at 10,000 ft MSL and at a temperature of -8° C<br />
should do what to find an altitude at which the temperature is +4 °C?<br />
a. Descend to approximately 2000 feet MSL<br />
b. Descend to approximately 4000 feet MSL<br />
c. Descend to approximately 6000 feet MSL<br />
d. Climb to find an inversion<br />
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