Airplane Quiz

What is another name for an airplane in British English?

• Glider

• Helicopter

• Airship

• Aeroplane

Who invented the first airplane?

• The Wright brothers

• George Cayley

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Otto Lilienthal

In what year was the first airplane invented?

• 1903

• 1890

• 1915

• 1920

What is the primary function of an airplane?

• Farming

• Fishing

• Mining

• Transportation

Which of the following is a type of jet engine?

• Turbofan

• Electric motor

• Propeller

• Reciprocating engine

What is the main purpose of an airplane's wings?

• To generate lift

• To store fuel

• To provide entertainment

• To house passengers

What is the term for the body of an airplane?

• Empennage

• Canard

• Cockpit

• Fuselage

Which part of the airplane controls its pitch?

• Ailerons

• Rudder

• Elevators

• Flaps

What is the main environmental concern associated with airplanes?

• Water pollution

• Deforestation

• Soil erosion

• Noise pollution

What is the name of the first jet airliner?

• de Havilland Comet

• Boeing 747

• Airbus A380

• Concorde