Where can the protective ozon layer be found? What does it protect us against?
In stratosphere; against harmful sun radiation
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What are PIREPs?
Reports sent by pilots who have recently flown through an area and can keep other crews informed of the changing weather conditions
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What is the weather like if it is scorching?
very hot
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seesaw
Swap points!
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gold
Win 50 points!
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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What does 'tentative' mean?
not definite or certain, and may be changed later:
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Explain what sleet is.
A mixture of rain and snow
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What are tropopause folds?
places where cool air meets hot air 40o, 55o, 60-700
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Explain what drizzle is.
Very light rain
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What is the stratification of atmosphere based on?
Changes in temperature
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Name three characteristic features of troposphere.
laps rate - 6.5 0C/ 1000m; The thickness: 8km-16km; temperature: -50 to -80; All weather phenomena takes place there;
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What is the amount of water vapor in the air?
humidity
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Explain the greenhouse effect.
heat is trapped in the atmosphere by greenhouse gases.
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Why has ISA been established? (2)
to provide a common reference for standardization of aircraft performance (assessment, comparison) and is used by pilots to calibrate the flight instruments