Parachute Making and Principles Quiz

What is one of the historical uses of parachutes?

• To build bridges

• For military rescue operations

• To transport goods across rivers

• For underwater exploration

Which of the following is NOT a material mentioned for making a simple parachute?

• Coffee filter

• Plastic shopping bag

• Tissue paper

• Aluminum foil

What is the purpose of creating drag with a parachute?

• To make it invisible

• To change direction

• To slow down descent

• To increase speed

What is the first step in constructing the parachute for the Lego man?

• Cutting the coffee filter

• Throwing the Lego man

• Tying the string to the Lego man's waist

• Attaching the parachute to the Lego man's head

What was the outcome of the final parachute test?

• The parachute made a nice descent

• The Lego man flew upwards

• The Lego man disappeared

• The parachute failed to open