Aviation - Week 2 - Meteorology

What causes turbulence during flights?

• Sudden changes in temperature

• Wind patterns

• Air pressure imbalances

• All of the above

In aviation meteorology, what type of cloud formation would you most likely find in an unstable atmosphere?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

What is the term for a rapid downward flow of air?

• Updraft

• Downdraft

• Tailwind

• Headwind

In aviation meteorology, what is one cause of a low-pressure system?

• Cold air sinking

• Widespread convection, warm air rising

• High-altitude winds

• Clear skies and calm weather

Which weather phenomenon is associated with lightning and thunder?

• Tornado

• Hailstorm

• Cumulonimbus clouds

• Dust storm