Fly Like an Eagle Pre-Test

What is the primary purpose of an aeroplane's wings?

• To provide power

• To steer the plane

• To store fuel

• To provide lift

Who are credited with inventing the first successful airplane?

• Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla

• Alan Joyce

• The Wright brothers

• Amelia Earhart

What force slows down an aeroplane when flying through the air?

• Lift

• Drag

• Thrust

• Gravity

What has been the major positive impact of the invention of the aeroplanes on society?

• Increased pollution

• Slower global travel

• Faster global travel

• Decreased military strategies

What is the material you will be using to build your glider in this course?

• Paper

• Metal

• Plastic

• Balsa Wood

What is the term for the force that pulls everything towards the Earth?

(a)  

Which of the following is NOT a part of an aeroplane?

• Fuselage

• Horizontal Stabiliser

• Sail

• Winglet

Which force is created by the engine(s) of an aeroplane to move it forward?

• Thrust

• Gravity

• Drag

• Lift

How has flight impacted environmental research?

• Made it more difficult

• Allowed for better observation and data collection

• No impact

• Reduced the need for satellites

What is the role of the tail in an aeroplane?

• To provide lift

• To store fuel

• To increase speed

• To control direction and stability