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1
Waves that run against current are
Taller
Faster
Can change direction
Unstable
2
MAFOR is used on the great lakes and St.Lawrence seaway system
True
False
3
The time it takes for successive wave crests to pass a fixed point is called
Set
Period
Drift
Height
4
Waves that run against the current are
Normally steep and unstable
Usually calm and collected
Normally short and long
Flat
5
In the Station Model, each full flag represents
5
50
100
10
6
The Daytime warning for Gale winds is
Two White Pennants
Two Red Pennants
One Red Pennant
Two Red Squares with Black Square Centres
7
Synoptic charts show a prediction of weather up to 5 days in the future
TRUE
FALSE
8
What are the standardized report times for VOS
0000,1200
All of the above (it is anytime)
0000,0800,1200,2000
0000,0600,1200,1800
9
Code “0”(Zero) stands for
Frothy/Stirred
Calm/Ripples
Calm/Glassy
Violent/Steep
10
GOS stands for
Globe operations systems
Global Oceanic Series
Global observing system
Global ocean system
11
Coastal current flows in what direction
Parallel
Diagonal
Perpendicular
Opposite
12
What is the generally accepted Pressure Range?
91.00 kPa – 106.00 kPa
94.00 kPa – 106.00 kPa
94.00 kPa – 108.00 kPa
94.50 kPa – 105.50 kPa
13
General Regular distributed information in binary form Is received over what?
Navtex
Internet
SSB or Ham Radio
Email
14
When do waves become unstable?
Waves are always unstable
When they move over shallow water
When the steepness exceeds 1/5
When the steepness exceeds 1/7
15
The most powerful point of the TRS is?
Eye wall
Eye
Within the outer edges
Exterior
16
A barometer measures
FALSE
TRUE
17
Which of the following information is not included in the station model?
Barometric Change
Barometric Range
Barometric Pressure
Barometric Tendency
18
Synoptic charts are updated every ____ hours.
10
6
3
9
19
Water in motion is called
whirlpool
A current
river
tide
20
A ground swell is defined as
Any wave that has move out of its wind generated source
A swell passing through shallow water
Both A and C
Waves slow due to friction
21
Prognostic charts are created using ________ models.
Prognosis
Atmospheric
Synoptic
Observational
22
Thermohaline helps drives ocean currents, it is an example of what?
Changes is salinity
All of the above
Changes in Heat and salt content
Changes in Temperature
23
In regards to Meteorology the “ “ is a specialized agency of the United Nations
DDT
WMO
IMO
SAR
24
. What does PMO stand for in the Marine Industry?
Port Medical Officer
Port Meteorological Officer
Predictive Meteorological Office
Prime Minister’s Office
25
On a weather chart, a circular symbol with an X indicating cloud coverage indicates:
Sky obscured
6 oktas
4 oktas
Clear sky
26
Station model plots use a mixture of metric and Imperial units
TRUE
FALSE
27
What direction will the Coriolis Effect cause the flow of currents inSouthern Hemisphere?
To the left in the Northern Hemisphere
To the right in the Southern Hemisphere
To the right in the Northern Hemisphere
To the left in the Southern Hemisphere
28
What is the single most important aid in accounting for hurricane Forecast Track Errors (FTE)?
Sphere of Avoidance
1-2-3 Rule
FTE predictive computing
A-B-C Rule
29
GMDSS stands for
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
Global Marine Direct Safety System
Global Marine Distress and Safety System
Global Marine Distress Source System
30
What is the life span of a TRS
7-14 days
3 days
14-21 Hours
3-5 days
31
2.5. – 4 meter wave height is accompanied by which description of sea state
Moderate
PHENOMENAL
Very Rough
Rough
32
The pilot is designated for the coastal area in which you are operating
True
False
33
What is the name of the liberian bulk cargo ship featured in ryans slide show
Michipcoten
MV Fedra
Algoisle
Cedar glenn
34
A fall of ___ mb below normal almost assures the presence of a TRS probably within 200 NM
5
10
7
4
35
What weather condition is indicated by 3 dots on the station model?
Light snow
Moderate rain
Light rain
Heavy rain
36
The circle in the middle of the station model represents cloud cover
FALSE
TRUE
37
At what force of on the Beaufort Scale do Langmuir Streaks form
5
6
7
4
38
A TRS in the China Seas is known as
The big one
Typhoon
Hurricane
Cyclone
39
Factors Effecting Wave Height
All the Above
Wind Speed
Fetch
Duration
40
The VHF channel used to broadcast marine weather forecast in Canada on the pacific is
16
22B
18A
21A
41
Fetch is described as: The distance over which the wind has blown, impeded.
FALSE
TRUE
42
Which Conditions must be present to form a TRS
Rotation
Warm Ocean
All of the Above
Warm Moist Air
43
The symbol (‘ ‘) stands for
Drizzle
Clouds
Rain
Hail
44
What is increased between the sea surface and air in high wind situations
Froth
Friction
Stirring
Glide
45
A coastal current is one that..
Otherwise called a Rip
Flows parallel the coast inside the surf zone
Flows away from the shoreline
Flows parallel to the coast outside the surf zone
46
There are two choices to circle the earth when entering the southern ocean, they are
Sail fast or slow
Sail north or south
Sail east or west
Rhum line or Great circle
47
Station models only show meteorological information at sea level
FALSE
TRUE
48
A warm current is
heavier/faster
heavier/slower
Lighter/faster
Lighter/slower
49
In the station model, each triangular flag represents
5
10
50
100
50
Winds are depicted as blowing from the direction the flags are facing.
TRUE
FALSE
51
What is the main mover of water in the ocean
Moon
Cloud movement
Wind
Rain
52
Wind direction is indicated by the “flags” on the end of the wind barb.
TRUE
FALSE
53
The Earths most extreme weather is called
Violent Storm
Tornado
Tropical Revolving Storms
Gale
54
What is TP 5556E
Nautical Cadet Training Program
Maritime Vessel Security
Weather Reporting Methods for Vessels
Ice Reporting and the EGG Code
55
Weather Charts are the fundamental basis for weather analysis and forecast
TRUE
FALSE
56
Characteristics that describe a TRS are
Central eye pressure around 920 Mb or lower
All of the above
200-700 kms wide
Rotation around the eye
57
What is the secondary mover of the ocean
Temperature
Sun
Thermohaline
Moon
58
What is not typically shown on a synoptic chart?
Locations of high and low pressure zones
Temperature
Locations of weather reporting ships
Pressure
59
Who is WHO a special agency for?
UN
Warsaw Pact
NATO
UNESCO
60
The centre of a TRS is called
Centre
Eye
Rotation point
Swirl point
61
MRCC stands for
Marine Response Coordination Centre
Maritime Response for Communication and Coordination
Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre
None of the above
62
How many countries take part in the WMO
40
50
49
59
63
In the station model, each half flag represents
100
5
10
50
64
Iridium go uses this familiar technology
GPS
Monthly Plans
A SIM card
Cell Phone
65
A wavelette moves at a speed of
0.24m/s
1.5 m/s
1 m/s
0.23 m/s
66
Significant wave height is the average of
The highest 1/5 of waves
the highest 1/3 of waves
Average of all the waves
The biggest wave in the harbor
67
Isodrosotherms are
Lines of equal dew point
Lulls in humidity
Waves of unequal dew point
Lines running parallel to isobars
68
The direction the water is moving is called
Drift
Rate
Direction
Set
69
Identify the pressure tendency shown:
/
Continuously falling
Steady
Continuously rising
Falling before a greater rise
70
NAVTEX 490 kHZ is use for national purposes
TRUE
FALSE
71
What happens when a wave enters shallow water
Crashing
Rushing
Shoaling
Beaching
72
The cloud abbreviation “St” stands for what
Cumulonimbus
Stratus
Cirrus
CirroStratus
73
India is an example of a nation that bans what?
Inmarsat Products
Iridium Products
Both A and B
Non Inmarsat Products
74
ITCZ stands for
International Convergence Zone
Inter Tropical Convergence Zone
Intertidal Convergence Zone
Inter Planetary Convergence Zone
75
3 on the Beaufort scale represents
25-30 knots
17-21 knots
18-22 knots
22-27 knots
