CQB 13/14::050-01-04 Atmospheric density

305 The lift of the air depends on its density. Consequently take-off runs vary with density. In what
situation do you have the longest take-off run?
High elevated airport in the winter. A)
Low elevated airport in the summer. B)
High elevated airport in the summer. C)
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Low elevated airport in the winter. D)
306 Density altitude:
is the altitude shown on the altimeter when 1013 mb is set on the sub-scale. A)
may be found on the navigation computer by setting outside air temperature against pressure altitude in the
altitude window.
B)
is the altitude in the standard atmosphere to which the observed density corresponds. C)
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increases with a decrease in temperature compared with ISA. D)
307 In which one of the following cases does the density of the air decrease most rapidly with increasing
altitude?
In stratified unstable air. A)
In stratified standard atmosphere. B)
At an inversion. C)
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At the isotherms. D)
308 At FL 180, the air temperature is -35 C.The air density at this level is:
unable to be determined without knowing the QNH. A)
greater than the density of the ISA atmosphere at FL 180. B)
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less than the density of the ISA atmosphere at FL 180. C)
equal to the density of the ISA atmosphere at FL 180. D)
309 What happens if density altitude is 3.000 ft at an airport whose elevation is 1.000 ft?
Take-off and landing performance will be unaffected. A)
The altimeter will indicate 3.000 ft when the aircraft is on the ground. B)
Take-off and landing performance will be about the same as for an airport with an elevation of 3.000 ft. C)
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Indicated speed at 50 kt on take-off and landing will be higher than in a standard atmosphere D)
310 Which of the following combinations contain the greatest air density?
High pressure and high temperature. A)
High pressure and low temperature. B)
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Low pressure and high temperature. C)
Low pressure and low temperature. D)
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311 Atmospheric density at 40.000 ft is approximately:
one quarter of the sea level value. A)
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four times the mean sea level value. B)
the same as the mean sea level. C)
half the mean sea level value . D)
312 Stratiform clouds indicate stable air. Flight generally will be:
Rough with good visibility. A)
Smooth with low ceiling and visibility. B)
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Smooth with good visibility. C)
Smooth with moderate turbulence and good visibility. D)
313 A temperature increase with increasing altitude is called:
Subsidence. A)
Inversion. B)
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Adiabatic. C)
Advection. D)
314 Which of the following statements regarding the density of the air is correct?
Density increases when the temperature rises and the air pressure falls. A)
Density decreases when the temperature falls and the air pressure is constant. B)
Density decreases when the temperature is constant and the air pressure increases. C)
Density decreases when the temperature is constant and the air pressure falls. D)
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315 On the Earth's surface, points of nil variation are:
isoclinals. A)
agonic. B)
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isogonal. C)
aclinic. D)
316 What do you expect with fair weather Cumulus clouds?
Turbulence at and below the cloud level. A)
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Smooth flight below the cloud level. B)
Continuous rain. C)
Turbulence in and above the clouds up to approximately FL 250. D)
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317 Flying conditions associated with cumulonimbus (cb) at summertime are:
Hazy weather combined with drizzle and turbulence. A)
Good visibility, intervals of fine weather and little turbulence. B)
Bad visibility, continuous rain and little turbulence. C)
Bad visibility in showers and pronounced turbulence. D)
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318 What is the cause for a surface temperature inversion?
The presence of a high pressure area. A)
The presence of a polar front depression. B)
Moist, unstable air, and a lifting action. C)
By heavy radiation cooling at night of the lowest layer of air, or if warm air moves in over a colder surface. D)
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319 Which of the following statements regarding density is correct?
A decrease in density will result from an increase in humidity. A)
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A rise in pressure will result in a fall in density. B)
A fall in temperature will cause a fall in density. C)
Relative density at 20,000 ft is about 20%. D)
320 How can the minimum safe altitude be converted to the lowest usable flight level?
With the lowest value of the QNH and the highest negative temperature deviation from ISA. A)
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With the highest value of the QNH and the highest negative temperature deviation from ISA. B)
With the highest value of the QNH and the lowest negative temperature deviation. C)
With the lowest value of the QNH and the lowest negative temperature deviation. D)
321 The density of the air decreases:
when the temperature falls and the air pressure rises. A)
when the temperature falls and the air pressure is constant. B)
more rapidly with increasing altitude in an inversion than in stable stratified air. C)
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more slowly with increasing altitude in an inversion than in unstable stratified air. D)
322 Under what condition does pressure altitude have the same value as density altitude?
When the altimeter has no position error. A)
At sea level when the temperature is 0 C. B)
At standard temperature. C)
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When the altimeter setting is 1013,2 hPa. D)
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323 Cumulus clouds often indicate:
Turbulence at and below the cloud level. A)
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Smooth flying conditions. B)
Rain and strong winds. C)
Fog. D)
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CQB 13/14::050-01-05 International Standard Atmosphere (ISA)
324 If you are flying at FL 100 in an air mass that is 10 C warmer than a standard atmosphere, what is the
outside temperature likely to be?
+15 C. A)
+5 C. B)
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-10 C. C)
-15 C. D)
325 If you are flying at FL 300 in an air mass that is 15 C warmer than a standard atmosphere, what is the
outside temperature likely to be?
-30 C. A)
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-45 C. B)
-60 C. C)
-15 C. D)
326 The minimum temperature in the International Standard Atmosphere is:
-117. A)
-56.5. B)
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-100. C)
-273. D)
327 What is the approximate height of the 250hPa level?
30,000ft. A)
32,000ft. B)
39,000ft. C)
34,000ft. D)
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328 If the same sample of air is heated, it immediately becomes:
super-saturated. A)
unsaturated. B)
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saturated. C)
visible water vapour (steam). D)
329 ISA specification for mean tropopause conditions are:
T=+56 C, height = 36.090 ft A)
T=-56 C, height = 36.000 ft B)
T= -56,5 C, height = 36.090 ft C)
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T=-56,5 C, height= 36.000 ft D)
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330 Dry air is air which:
contains no water vapour. A)
is not super-saturated. B)
will not condense into water-droplets at room temperature. C)
is unsaturated. D)
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331 A 300 hPa pressure level can vary in height. In temperate regions which of the following average
heights is applicable?
FL 100. A)
FL 390. B)
FL 300. C)
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FL 50. D)
332 A 200 hPa pressure altitude level can vary in height. In temperate regions which of the following
average heights is applicable?
FL 50. A)
FL 300. B)
FL 100. C)
FL 390. D)
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333 You are flying in a layer of haze, late on a winter afternoon. Which of the following statements is true?
Flight visibility into sun will be worse. A)
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Flight visibility "down sun"will be worse. B)
The position of the sun will not effect flight visibility. C)
Flight visibility will be worse due to reflection from the snow. D)
334 In ISA conditions:
pressure decreases by 1 millibar every 30 ft above mean sea level. A)
temperature decreases by 2 deg C per km. B)
the tropopause occurs at 36,090 ft AMSL. C)
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the tropopause occurs at 10 km AMSL. D)
335 Temperature variation during 24 hours is least over:
Sea. A)
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Grass. B)
Mountain. C)
Forest. D)
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