Sunday 4th August 2024
Difficulty: Very easy

Why are planes white? (Quiz #625)

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Have you noticed that most aeroplanes are painted white?

1. One good reason for painting a plane white is that it helps to keep it cool. How does it do this?

A. White is good at reflecting the heat from the Sun

B. White is good at radiating heat from inside the plane

C. White is good at reducing friction between the air and the plane

2. According to SimpleFlying.com, painting a plane white is good for safety and maintenance. Which of these is NOT one of the examples they give to illustrate this?

A. It helps engineers to spot cracks, oil leaks, and other faults

B. It helps avoid bird strikes by allowing birds to see the aircraft and avoid hitting it

C. It helps the plane to stand out against the background in the event of a night-time emergency

3. There are exceptions: in 2022 Air New Zealand took delivery of an Airbus A321neo which was painted to show its partnership with Tourism New Zealand. What colour is it?

A. Green

B. Gold

C. Black

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