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Mountain Waves: DGCA Aviation Meteorology questions

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Question 1

For mountain waves to form there should be flow of air across the ridge, generally within ............ of the perpendicular to the ridge.

Question 2

For mountain waves to form the wind speed for small mountains should be atleast

Question 3

For mountain waves to form the wind speed for large mountains should be atleast

Question 4

For mountain waves to form there should be ..... air below the ridge and less stable air above.

Question 5

The worst kind of turbulence is encountered in the vicinity of rotor clouds.

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