Science of Flight Practice Quiz
Authored by Kathleen Kilkenny
Physics
8th Grade
NGSS covered
Used 9+ times
AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
40 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which force is responsible for keeping an aircraft in the air?
Lift
Thrust
Gravity
Drag
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the rudder on an aircraft?
To control the speed of the plane
To control the pitch or up-and-down movement of the plane
To control the yaw or side-to-side movement of the plane
To control the roll or tilting movement of the plane
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the ailerons on an aircraft?
To control the roll of the aircraft
To control the pitch of the aircraft
To control the yaw of the aircraft
To control the speed of the aircraft
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an innovation in aviation?
Construction of the Eiffel Tower
Discovery of fire
Invention of the wheel
Development of jet suit and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance) technology
Tags
NGSS.MS-ETS1-2
NGSS.MS-ETS1-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the elevator on an aircraft?
To control the pitch of the aircraft
To make the aircraft go faster
To serve as a storage space for luggage
To provide entertainment for the passengers
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which force opposes the forward movement of an aircraft?
Lift
Drag
Thrust
Gravity
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the fuselage on an aircraft?
To house the cockpit, passengers, cargo, and essential components of the aircraft.
To provide stability during flight
To store fuel for the engines
To house the landing gear and wheels
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
