Junior Ground School Exam 2023
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- Q1
In meteorology, cloud cover is measured in oktas, or ____________ of the sky.
eighths
fifths
tenths
sixths
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Precipitation induced fog is often associated with which type of front?
An occluded front
a warm front
a cold front
It is not associated with any fronts
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Which cloud type would be associated with steady, heavy rain?
cumulonimbus
cirrus
altostratus
nimbostratus
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Buys Ballot’s law states that:
If you stand with your back to the wind, the low pressure area will be on your right.(Northern Hemisphere)
If you stand with your back to the wind, the low pressure area will be on your left.(Southern Hemisphere)
If you stand with your back to the wind, the low pressure area will be on your left.(Either Hemisphere)
If you stand with your back to the wind, the low pressure area will be on your left.(Northern Hemisphere)
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What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?
High humidity, high temperature, and cumulus clouds
High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions
LIfting force, an anvil head and high humidity
Lifting force, moist air, and extensive cloud cover
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A boundary between two different air masses is:
an isobar
a front
an isotherm
A line of thunderstorms
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A stable air mass would most likely have what conditions?
Showery precipitation
turbulent air
Very high temperatures
smooth air
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Why is frost considered hazardous to flight?
Frost slows the airflow over the airfoils, thereby increasing control effectiveness
Frost spoils the smooth flow of air over the wings, thereby decreasing lifting capability
Frost may cause the airplane to become airborne with a lower angle of attack at a lower indicated airspeed
Frost changes the basic aerodynamic shape of the airfoils, thereby decreasing lift
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ICAO Standard atmosphere is considered to be:
10ºC and 28.82”Hg at mean sea level
15ºC and 29.92”Hg at mean sea level
10ºC and 29.92”Hg at mean sea level
15ºC and 28.82”Hg at mean sea level
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The process of a liquid turning into a gas is called:
deposition
condensation
sublimation
evapouration
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Pre-takeoff briefing of passengers about the use of seat belts for a flight is the responsibility of:
the flight attendant pilot
the pilot in command
all of the other answers
all passengers
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Control zones are usually which class of air space?
Class F
Class C
Class G
Class A
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A steady green light pointed at an aircraft in flight means:
cleared for final
cleared to land
return for landing
cleared to base leg
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What are the sequences for flying a circuit?
take-off, downwind, crosswind, base, final
take-off, crow-wing, downwind, base, final
take-off, crosswind, downwind, base, final
take-off, base, downwind, crosswind, final
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Taxiways are marked with______________ and runways are marked with __________________.
White lights/blue lights
blue lights/red lights
White lights/red lights
blue lights/white lights
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How would you spell the word MOISTURE using the phonetic alphabet?
mike, oscar, indiana, sierra, tango, uniform, romeo, echo
mike, oscar, india, sierra, tango, uniform, romeo, echo
mike, oscar, india, sierra, tango, unicorn, romeo, echo
mike, oscar, indiana, sierra, tango, unicorn, romeo, echo
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You are flying a VFR flight from Ottawa to Windsor, Ontario. Which cruising altitude would be appropriate for the flight?
An even numbered thousand of feet plus 500ft
An odd numbered thousand of feet
2000ft AGL(Above Ground Level)
An odd numbered thousand of feet plus 500ft
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What is the emergency air to ground frequency?
121.0 kHz
121.5 kHz
121.5 MHz
121.0 MHz
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When requesting a radio check you are told that your radio is reading 5 by 5 which means:
Your transmission is coming through strong, but you are still unreadable
Your transmission is coming through weakly, but you are still readable
Your transmission is coming through strong, and you are perfectly readable
Your transmission is coming through weekly and you are unreadable
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If a door unlatches in flight, a pilot should:
Turn on the carburetor heater and ensure magneto switch is on
Attempt to land the aircraft as quickly as possible while making a MAYDAY call
Continue to fly the aircraft and not be distracted by the noise and wind
Attempt to land in field with a smooth surface so that it will be easier to take off once the door is closed again
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