Which of the following is a key difference between tropical and mid-latitude weather systems?
Tropical Weather and Aviation Hazards Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Tropical weather systems are primarily driven by temperature gradients, while mid-latitude systems are driven by moisture content.
Tropical weather systems are primarily driven by moisture content, while mid-latitude systems are driven by temperature gradients.
Both tropical and mid-latitude weather systems are driven by temperature gradients.
Both tropical and mid-latitude weather systems are driven by moisture content.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which aviation hazard is most commonly associated with tropical thunderstorms?
Airframe icing at FL390
Clear air turbulence in the CB anvil
Low level Wind-shear
Volcanic ash
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
In which type of weather condition is ice crystal icing most likely to occur?
Clear skies in mid-latitude regions
Thunderstorms in tropical regions
Low visibility conditions in mid-latitude regions
Hailstorms in tropical regions
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a common cause of low visibility in tropical regions that pilots must be aware of?
Snowfall
Volcanic ash
Heavy rainfall
Fog
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of tropical cyclones?
They form over cold ocean waters.
They have a well-defined eye.
They are driven by temperature gradients.
They are most common in mid-latitude regions.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Wind shear in tropical regions is most commonly associated with which weather phenomenon?
Clear skies
Thunderstorms
Snowfall
Volcanic eruptions
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Under which conditions is airframe icing least likely to occur?
Flying through tropical thunderstorms
Flying at high altitudes in CB of tropical regions
Flying through volcanic ash clouds
Flying in clear air at high altitudes in tropical regions
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