What is one of the main reasons for avoiding turbulent weather during flights?

Weather Radar System Knowledge Assessment

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To reduce flight time
To ensure passenger comfort and safety
To avoid air traffic
To save fuel
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the weather radar system on an aircraft?
To communicate with air traffic control
To detect and avoid turbulent weather
To provide in-flight entertainment
To control the aircraft's speed
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the waveguides in the weather radar system?
To provide internet connectivity
To power the aircraft
To enhance the radar signal
To connect the computers to the antenna
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the weather radar system transmit radio pulses?
Through the cockpit controls
Via the aircraft's engines
Using a narrow beam from the antenna
Through satellite communication
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What material is the aircraft's redome made of to minimize interference?
Special composite material
Metal
Glass
Plastic
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to radio pulses when they encounter precipitation in clouds?
They change color
They are absorbed completely
They are scattered back towards the antenna
They pass through without any effect
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the weather computer calculate the range of detected weather conditions?
By checking the aircraft's altitude
Using the elapsed time between transmission and reception
Using the aircraft's speed
By measuring the temperature
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