Module 4 - Concept Check: PHYS 123 Science of Flight - Oct 2023 - Online
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Due
Nov 12 at 8:59pm
Points
100
Questions
13
Available
Nov 5 at 9pm - Nov 12 at 8:59pm
Time Limit
None
Allowed Attempts
2
Instructions
The purpose of the concept checks is to evaluate your grasp of the basic module
content and to allow you to practice written communication, quantitative reasoning,
problem-solving, and real-world application.
The concept checks are untimed open book/open notes quizzes, containing
multiple-choice, matching, numerical answer questions, that will focus on your
comprehension, application, and analysis of the material.
Quiz questions are presented one at a time. Use caution
in navigating back to a previous question
– answers are only saved by selecting the Save button or navigating forward to the next question.
Attempts: You will have two attempts; the higher scoring attempt will be your final score. Questions
are pooled, so you will not see the same questions on different attempts.
Time limit:
None
Grading:
All questions are scored immediately after quiz submission. Quiz Review:
You will be able to review the quiz questions, your answers, and automatic feedback
once
, immediately after submitting the quiz. Incorrect answers will be marked, but the correct
answers to those questions will not be shown. Contact your instructor for clarification on incorrect
answers if needed.
Tips for Success
Review all content and resources provided in the module lesson.
Ask questions. Use the Online Office or email your instructor.
Even though the quiz is not due until the end of the module, preparing for and taking the first
attempt early in the module is highly recommended. Immediately after submitting the first
attempt, you will have one opportunity to review your submission to see which questions you got
Module 4
Concept Check
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Attempt History
Attempt
Time
Score
LATEST
Attempt 1 64 minutes
96 out of 100
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this attempt: 96
out of 100
Submitted Nov 12 at 3:42pm
This attempt took 64 minutes.
attempt, you will have one opportunity to review your submission to see which questions you got
wrong. Taking the first attempt early allows time to seek or ask for clarification on the wrong
answers prior to taking the second attempt.
Knowledge Assessment
This activity supports Module Objectives 1-4 and Learning Outcome 4.
(https://erau.instructure.com/courses/164450/pages/module-4-overview-and-objectives)
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4 / 8 pts
Question 1
Partial
Partial
Which of the following are mechanisms or factors involved in producing
the observed wind in the lower atmosphere (choose all that apply)?
conduction heated air becoming more dense
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When air is heated, air molecules spread out - so how would the
density change? Refer to the Module 4 Lesson "Atmospheric
Circulation and Wind."
heating the lower atmosphere from the bottom up as the ground absorbs
sunlight and then heats the air above it
the horizontal movement of air between hot and cold regions convection 7 / 7 pts
Question 2
Wind is defined by both its speed and the direction from which it is
blowing.
True False 8 / 8 pts
Question 3
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Air around the center of surface low pressure systems in the Northern
Hemisphere is spinning ________ and _______ the system’s center.
counter-clockwise; converging towards clockwise; converging towards counter-clockwise; diverging away from clockwise; diverging away from 8 / 8 pts
Question 4
Which of the following cities has both the lowest water vapor content
AND the highest relative humidity?
City B: Temperature = 100°F, Dew Point Temperature = 80°F City C: Temperature = 60°F, Dew Point Temperature = 20°F City A: Temperature = 20°F, Dew Point Temperature = 15°F 7 / 7 pts
Question 5
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Match each description with one of the cloud types listed. Each
description matches one cloud type.
thin, wispy clouds
composed of ice crystals
Cirrus
produce lightning and
heavy rain
Cumulonimbus
low-level clouds that
appear as rounded
masses or rolls
Stratocumulus
mid-level layered cloud
Altostratus
7 / 7 pts
Question 6
Which of the following conditions at an airport would be most likely for
radiation fog development and low visibility at the airport?
a cold, damp, windy afternoon a calm, cold, humid morning
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a windy, cool, humid morning a warm, dry, windy afternoon 7 / 7 pts
Question 7
Cumulonimbus typically produce relatively short duration and heavy
precipitation of showery nature.
True False 8 / 8 pts
Question 8
Any cloud type can produce lightning and hail under the right conditions.
True False 8 / 8 pts
Question 9
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Based on the conceptual models of warm and cold fronts over the
continental US as presented in the course, correctly associate each of
the following statements with either a warm front or cold front.
likely progression of
cloud types as the front
approaches a location:
cirrostratus, altostratus,
then nimbostratus
warm front
would prompt this
weather forecast:
"Increasing clouds today,
with chance of showers or
thunderstorms overnight.
Partly cloudy and colder
tomorrow.”
cold front
temperature increases
after front passes
warm front
the weather associated
with the front moves
through rather quickly
cold front
showery precipitation,
with thunderstorms
possible, during frontal
passage
cold front
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8 / 8 pts
Question 10
A typical thunderstorm has a lifespan of around:
1 day 1 hour 15 minutes 6 hours 8 / 8 pts
Question 11
Which of the following cloud types would be a visual sign of atmospheric
turbulence to a pilot during flight? (Choose ALL that apply)
rotor lenticular cumulonimbus cirrocumulus billow stratus
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8 / 8 pts
Question 12
Thunderstorms are typically associated with which of the following
aviation weather hazards? (Choose all that apply)
aircraft icing lightning strike wind shear associated with microbursts turbulence hail damage 8 / 8 pts
Question 13
Which of the following wind feature would have the most impact on the
flight time between departure and destination for a commercial aircraft
cross-country flight?
low altitude up and down drafts crosswinds at both airfields a mountain wave the jet stream
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Quiz Score: 96
out of 100