What Do You Know About Area 51?
Area 51 is a United States Air Force facility whose activities are classified and primary known to support the development and testing of experimental aircraft and weapons systems. How much of Area 51 do you know? You can find out by taking the following quiz.
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Which of these Air force bases is Area 51 been detached from?
- A.
Edwards Air Force base
- B.
Taylor Air Force zone
- C.
Edwards barrack
- D.
Williams navy base
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A. Edwards Air Force baseExplanation
Area 51 is a highly secretive United States Air Force facility located in the Nevada Test and Training Range. It is widely believed to be involved in the development and testing of experimental aircraft and weapons systems. Edwards Air Force Base, located in California, is known for its extensive flight testing activities and is often associated with Area 51. Therefore, it is logical to conclude that Area 51 has been detached from Edwards Air Force Base.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of these cities is Area 51 is located?
- A.
New York
- B.
Texas
- C.
Nevada
- D.
Atlanta
Correct Answer
C. NevadaExplanation
Area 51 is located in Nevada.Rate this question:
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Which of these regions does Area 51 shares border with?
- A.
Sudan
- B.
Miscopy
- C.
Yucca Flat
- D.
Canada
Correct Answer
C. Yucca FlatExplanation
Area 51 shares a border with Yucca Flat.Rate this question:
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What year was the airfield on the Groom Lake site began service as Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field?
- A.
1940
- B.
1942
- C.
1945
- D.
1947
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B. 1942Explanation
The airfield on the Groom Lake site began service as Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field in 1942.Rate this question:
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Area 51 is a highly classified United States military facility located in which state?
- A.
Nevada
- B.
California
- C.
New Mexico
- D.
Arizona
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A. NevadaExplanation
Area 51 is a highly classified US Air Force facility located in the Nevada desert. The intense secrecy surrounding the base has made it the subject of numerous conspiracy theories, most notably those relating to extraterrestrial life and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). However, the primary purpose of Area 51 is to support the development and testing of experimental aircraft and weapons systems.Rate this question:
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What year was the completion of the three essential facilities in Area 51 took place?
- A.
1933
- B.
1970
- C.
1954
- D.
1961
Correct Answer
D. 1961Explanation
In 1961, the completion of the three essential facilities took place in Area 51.Rate this question:
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Who completed the first D-21?
- A.
Wright
- B.
Johnson
- C.
Lockheed
- D.
Richard
Correct Answer
C. LockheedExplanation
Lockheed is the correct answer because the question is asking who completed the first D-21. Lockheed is a renowned aerospace company that has a history of designing and building aircraft, including the D-21 reconnaissance drone. Therefore, it can be inferred that Lockheed completed the first D-21.Rate this question:
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The focus of Air Force Systems Command limited the use of the fighter as a tool with which to train the _____ line tactical fighter pilots?
- A.
Middle
- B.
Front line
- C.
Bottom
- D.
Reserve
Correct Answer
B. Front lineExplanation
The correct answer is "Front line". The Air Force Systems Command limited the use of the fighter as a tool with which to train the front line tactical fighter pilots. This suggests that the focus of the Air Force Systems Command was to train and prepare the pilots who would be directly involved in frontline combat situations.Rate this question:
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What year did Syrian air force lieutenants, Walid Adham and RadfanRifai, take off in a pair of MiG-17 Fs on a training mission?
- A.
January 15 1969
- B.
August 12 1968
- C.
November 08 1966
- D.
November 15 1999
Correct Answer
B. August 12 1968Explanation
On August 12, 1968, Syrian air force lieutenants, Walid Adham and Radfan Rifai, took off in a pair of MiG-17 Fs on a training mission.Rate this question:
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Which animal was found in the Designated "R Unit" office?
- A.
Scorpion
- B.
Leopard
- C.
Spider
- D.
Rat
Correct Answer
A. ScorpionExplanation
The correct answer is Scorpion. This can be inferred from the information given in the question that the animal was found in the Designated "R Unit" office.Rate this question:
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