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Private Pilot Airplane practice question 57
When there is a temperature inversion, you would expect to experience
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Correct answer: C. an increase in temperature as altitude increases.
A temperature inversion is a layer in which temperature increases with altitude instead of decreasing.
References
- Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), p. 12-13, Weather Theory · search it in our library
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Question 57 from the FAA document Private Pilot-Airplane (PAR) Sample Questions (U.S. Government work, public domain) · ACS/LSC code PA.I.C.K3c. The FAA does not publish an answer key; the answer and explanation are ours, with references. Verify against the current regulations and handbooks.