Basic Aerodynamics Quiz

What is the primary focus of aerodynamics?

• The study of aircraft assembly

• The interaction between a moving object and the atmosphere

• The design of aircraft engines

• The chemical composition of the atmosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

What is the average composition of Di-Nitrogen in the atmosphere?

• 0.036%

• 20.946%

• 78.084%

• 0.934%

What is the upper boundary of the Troposphere called?

• Stratosphere

• Tropopause

• Exosphere

• Mesopause

What is the standard temperature at sea level according to the ISA?

• 0°C

• 15°C

• 25°C

• 20°C

What is the primary gas in the atmosphere that protects us from ultraviolet radiation?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Ozone

• Argon

• Nitrogen

What happens to atmospheric pressure as altitude increases?

• It decreases

• It increases

• It fluctuates

• It remains constant

What is the definition of humidity?

• The weight of air

• The water content of the atmosphere

• The temperature of the air

• The density of the air

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the average pressure at sea level in hPa?

• 760 hPa

• 980 hPa

• 1013.25 hPa

• 1000 hPa