Aircraft Carrier — Questions and answers

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What problem did Admiral Benson say battleships had at the start of the 20th century?

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  1. They were too slow to catch up to enemies.
  2. They used too much fuel and ran out quickly.
  3. They were blind beyond ten miles and couldn't see over the horizon. ✓
  4. They didn't have enough weapons to fight.

Answer: They were blind beyond ten miles and couldn't see over the horizon.

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What did they use on the USS Pennsylvania to help Eugene Ely slow down his plane for landing?

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  1. A big parachute attached to the ship.
  2. A series of ropes weighted by sandbags. ✓
  3. A special net to catch the plane.
  4. Another small plane to push him down.

Answer: A series of ropes weighted by sandbags.

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Which ship was the very first aircraft carrier with a full-length, flush flight deck?

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  1. USS Langley
  2. USS Jupiter
  3. HMS Argus ✓
  4. USS Birmingham

Answer: HMS Argus

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What invention helped launch heavier and faster planes from aircraft carriers?

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  1. A special kind of strong engine for the planes.
  2. A very long runway on the ship.
  3. The catapult, which rapidly accelerates the aircraft. ✓
  4. Giant fans to blow the plane into the air.

Answer: The catapult, which rapidly accelerates the aircraft.

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What is inside the 'island' superstructure on a modern aircraft carrier?

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  1. The ship's kitchen and dining hall.
  2. Flight control, air traffic management, and navigation systems. ✓
  3. The engine room and fuel storage.
  4. A swimming pool and recreation area for the crew.

Answer: Flight control, air traffic management, and navigation systems.

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During World War II, what type of ship became the most important for naval warfare, taking over from battleships?

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  1. Submarines
  2. Cruisers
  3. Destroyers
  4. Aircraft carriers ✓

Answer: Aircraft carriers

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What two big changes helped make aircraft carriers even more powerful after the war?

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  1. Faster elevators and bigger hangars.
  2. Stronger engines for the planes and brighter lights on deck.
  3. Angled flight decks and nuclear propulsion. ✓
  4. More crew members and better communication systems.

Answer: Angled flight decks and nuclear propulsion.

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Besides fighting wars, what other important jobs do aircraft carriers do today?

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  1. They are used as floating restaurants for tourists.
  2. They help with natural disasters, stop pirates, and help with diplomacy. ✓
  3. They are mainly used for scientific research of the ocean.
  4. They serve as giant homes for retired naval officers.

Answer: They help with natural disasters, stop pirates, and help with diplomacy.

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