upstroke -downstroke Gr 3

What is the downstroke in a bird's flight?

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• When the bird lifts its wings up

• When the bird pushes its wings downward to create lift

• When the bird moves its tail

• When the bird lands on a branch

What happens during the upstroke of a bird's wings?

• The bird pushes air to stay in the air

• The bird lifts its wings up to prepare for the next downstroke

• The bird flaps its wings very fast

• The bird rests its wings

Which movement helps birds gain height in the air?

• Only the upstroke

• Only the downstroke

• Both upstroke and downstroke

• Neither upstroke nor downstroke

Which part of a bird's body is most important for the upstroke and downstroke?

• Beak

• Feet

• Wings

• Tail

What helps birds control their direction during flight?

• Upstroke only

• Downstroke only

• Tail and wings together

• Their legs

When birds glide without flapping, are they using the upstroke or downstroke?

• Upstroke

• Downstroke

• Neither

• Both

Which of these birds rely on strong downstrokes for powerful flight?

• Penguins

• Hummingbirds

• Chickens

• Ostriches

What happens if a bird flaps its wings too slowly?

• It flies higher

• It glides smoothly

• It might fall because it cannot stay in the air

• It speeds up

How do birds use their tail during flight?

• To balance during the upstroke and downstroke

• To fly faster

• To rest when they are tired

• To store extra feathers

What is a flap in bird flight?

• A single movement of wings up and down

• A movement of the bird's tail

• A way for birds to eat

• When the bird stops flying