Hot Air Balloons Quiz

What is used to heat the air inside the hot air balloon?

• Electric heater

• Gas burner

• Wood stove

• Charcoal grill

What is the material used to make the envelope of the hot air balloon?

• Silk

• Cotton

• Nylon

• Polyester

What is the purpose of the parachute valve on the top of the balloon?

• To play music

• To release smoke signals

• To let out hot air

• To release confetti

What is the main factor that determines the direction of the hot air balloon?

• The color of the envelope

• The temperature of the air

• The wind currents

• The pilot's steering

What did the Montgolfier brothers use to make their first hot air balloon?

• Cotton and wool

• Paper and silk

• Leather and linen

• Polyester and nylon

What did the animals sent on the first hot air balloon flight by the Montgolfier brothers include?

• Sheep, cat, and rooster

• Goat, duck, and hen

• Goose, pig, and hen

• Sheep, duck, and rooster

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

Who flew the first gas balloon over the English Channel?

• John Pierre Blanchard

• George Washington

• Ed Yost

• The Wright brothers

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

What did the Chinese use to study the movement of the wind?

• Gliders

• Balloons

• Parachutes

• Kites

What did the Greeks use to help them fly according to the stories?

• Balloons

• Wings

• Gyrocopters

• Parachutes

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the best time for launching a hot air balloon according to the text?

• Evening

• Afternoon

• Midnight

• Early morning

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5