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The Atmosphere: DGCA Aviation Meteorology questions

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Question 1

How does the height of the tropopause normally vary with latitude in the Northern Hemisphere?

Question 2

What, approximately, is the average height of the tropopause over the Equator?

Question 3

In the International Standard Atmosphere the decrease in temperature with height below 11 km is:

Question 4

The 200 hPa pressure altitude level can vary in height. In temperate regions which of the following average heights is applicable?

Question 5

The temperature at FL110 is -12°C. What will the temperature be at FL140 if the ICAO standard lapse rate is applied?

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