World War II Planes and Ships

What was the large flat area on an aircraft carrier known as?

• The heavy deck

• The light deck

• The flight deck

• The cargo deck

What did airplanes use to grab wires on the runway of an aircraft carrier?

• A large net

• A large hook

• A magnetic device

• A grappling arm

What was used to help planes take off quickly from an aircraft carrier?

• A slingshot

• A trampoline

• A catapult

• A ramp

What type of engines did submarines use during the war to move quickly while above water?

• Steam engines

• Gasoline engines

• Diesel engines

• Nuclear engines

What powered the motors of submarines when they were traveling under the water?

• Gasoline

• Diesel

• Electric power

• Solar power

Why could submarines only stay underwater for a limited time?

• Because of the limited air supply

• Because of the risk of enemy detection

• Because of the electric motors' short life span

• Because of the slow speed underwater

What was the primary use of fighter planes?

• Transporting soldiers and supplies

• Air-to-air combat

• Taking out large targets

• Long-distance travel

What were bomber planes designed to do?

• Engage in air-to-air combat

• Transport soldiers

• Protect against enemy fighter planes

• Take out large targets

What feature did bomber planes often have for protection?

• Stealth technology

• Machine gun turrets

• Superior speed

• Advanced radar systems

During which wars was the Vought F4U Corsair used?

• The First World War and the Vietnam War

• The Second World War and the Korean War

• The Gulf War and the Iraq War

• The Falklands War and the Cold War