CAP Mitchell
Aerospace Test (198
questions and
answers)
The engine is called a powerplant because it
___________ is used to run other accessories, such as
the electrical system, cockpit heat and air-
conditioning. - answer Energy
What is the part of the sun that gives off light? -
answer Photosphere
A(n) __________ can be tilted to control the direction
of the rocket - answer Vane
Which is the only known planet to rotate in a
clockwise manner? - answer Venus
A_____________ uses energy of the environment and
every method possible to find lift and ride it to a
greater height. - answer Sailplane
,The jet stream usually crosses the u.s. at
____________, generally moving in a west to east
direction. - answer 30,000-35,000
What is the third largest planet? - answer Uranus
A twelve on the beaufort scale means that the
wind speed is__________. - answer 73 mph or higher
For aircraft pilots, the temperature is a concern
because it affects _____________. - answer Take Off
What is the geocentric theory? - answer Earth is
the center of the Universe
What are the two artificial forces acting on an
airplane? - answer Thrust, lift
In what year was the first American launched into
space? - answer 1961
On the satellite, what is used to steer and control
the direction of the satellite? - answer Altitude
control system ACS
, The sun and the bodies that orbit around it best
defines? - answer The solar system
In what year did communication satellites begin? -
answer 1958
Air is a ____________ like water - answer Liquid
One of the greatest features of the jet engine
power plant is _____________. - answer Turbine Fan
Airplane engines work more efficiently
in_______,_________ weather. - answer Dense, cold
On November 21, 1783, pilots________ and __________
made a historic hot air balloon flight over Paris. -
answer Pilatre d'Rozier and Francois d'Arlandes
About how long does a moon day last? - answer 27
Earth Days
What is the name of Jupiter's moon that was
discovered to have volcanic activity? - answer Io
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