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Convective clouds which penetrate a stratus layer can produce which threat to instrument flight?

A

Freezing rain.

B

Embedded thunderstorms.✓ Correct Answer

C

Clear air turbulence.

Explanation

When convective clouds grow up through a stratus layer they are hidden within it, producing embedded thunderstorms that a pilot in IMC cannot see and avoid visually. Freezing rain comes from a warm layer aloft, and clear air turbulence occurs outside clouds.

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