Parachute Recap Quiz 2

How do the different parts of a parachute work together?

• To create drag
• To decrease air resistance
• To create lift
• To increase speed

What is a potential risk of using a parachute?

• Injury from landing
• Increased lift
• Increased speed
• Decreased air resistance

What is the purpose of a pilot chute?

• To create drag
• To deploy the main or reserve parachute
• To connect the canopy to the suspension lines
• To connect the suspension lines to the risers

How do the uses of parachutes in emergency situations and for recreation differ?

• They both involve creating drag
• They both involve supporting pilots
• They both involve jumping from an aircraft
• They both involve delivering aid

What is the importance of parachutes in emergency situations?

• To support pilots
• To deliver food aid
• To create drag
• To provide entertainment

Which of the following is NOT a component of a parachute?

• Engine
• Vent
• Canopy
• Suspension lines

In what situation would a parachute be used to deliver aid and support?

• During a concert
• During a birthday party
• During a natural disaster
• During a sporting event

What is a strategy for safely using a parachute?

• Not using a pilot chute
• Jumping from a lower altitude
• Not using suspension lines
• Deploying the main parachute first

How does a parachute work to slow the motion of an object?

• By decreasing air resistance
• By creating drag
• By increasing speed
• By creating lift

What is the purpose of a parachute?

• To create drag or air-resistance
• To deliver food aid
• To support pilots
• To provide entertainment