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(Refer to figure 14.) The intensity of the turbulence reported at a specific altitude is

FAA Figure 14Pilot weather report (PIREP)FAA-CT-8080-2H · Sport, Recreational, Private & Remote Pilot supplement
How to read it: UA = routine, UUA = urgent. /OV location, /TM time, /FL altitude, /TP aircraft type, /SK sky, /TA temperature, /WV wind, /TB turbulence, /IC icing, /RM remarks. Altitudes are MSL.
A

moderate at 5,500 feet and at 7,200 feet.

B

moderate from 5,500 feet to 7,200 feet.

C

light from 5,500 feet to 7,200 feet.✓ Correct Answer

Explanation

The PIREP turbulence group /TB LGT 055-072 reports light turbulence between 5,500 and 7,200 feet MSL. It is not moderate, and it is reported as a layer, not at two single altitudes.

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