Unit 8 quiz Aviation

Emissions from aircraft consist mostly of_______. (8.A.1)

• water vapor

• phosphorus

• carbon dioxide

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of electric aircraft? (8.C.3)

• They produce no emissions

• They produce no noise.

• They have batteries that are fast and easy to charge

Aviation is the fastest-growing form of transportation. What impact does the industry have on the environment as a result of that growth? (8.A.1)

• Increase in pollutants that aircraft engines emit into the atmosphere

• Less carbon dioxide is released into the air

• Longer delays for airline passengers

Aircraft that can complete all phases of flight without human intervention, including responding to inflight emergencies and avoiding other traffic, are considered __________. (8.C.2)

• automatic

• fully autonomous

• robots

Why is the air traffic control system being updated to satellite technology? (8.B.1)

• Birds and other animals can disrupt radar services close to airports.

• Radio communication provides fast and efficient instructions to the pilot

• The current system uses radar, which is an old technology first used during World War II.

Which of the following is a benefit of using batteries to power an electric aircraft? (8.C.3)

• Batteries are environmentally friendly because they convert natural gas into electricity.

• Batteries power electric motors that produce fewer emissions.

• Batteries can be plugged in and recharged in just a few minutes.

Which of the following is a regime of flight as it relates to an aircraft’s speed? Select all that apply. (8.C.1)

• supersonic

• speed of light

• mach

How are drones currently used in our society? Select all that apply. (8.B.2)

• Shoot aerial photography in football stadiums

• monitor wildlife in the wild

The __________ will convert our current radar-based air traffic system to satellites that use GPS technology. (8.B.1)

• Next Generation Air Transportation System

• Federal Aviation Administration

• Radio Wave System

Why does the FAA require airplanes to stay miles apart in the sky? (8.B.1)

• Airplanes are large and not very maneuverable.

• Pilots are not able to use the “see and avoid” method in clear weather.

• Current technology used to locate and separate air traffic is not very precise.