What Do You Know About Area 51?

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    Which of these cities is Area 51 is located?

    • New York
    • Texas
    • Nevada
    • Atlanta
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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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  • 2. 
    Which of these Air force bases is Area 51 been detached from? - ProProfs

    Which of these Air force bases is Area 51 been detached from?

    • Edwards Air Force base

    • Taylor Air Force zone

    • Edwards barrack

    • Williams navy base

    Correct Answer
    A. Edwards Air Force base
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 
    Which of these regions does Area 51 shares border with? - ProProfs

    Which of these regions does Area 51 shares border with?

    • Sudan

    • Miscopy

    • Yucca Flat

    • Canada

    Correct Answer
    A. Yucca Flat
    Explanation
    Area 51 shares a border with Yucca Flat.

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  • 4. 
    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? - ProProfs

    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?

    • Middle

    • Front line

    • Bottom

    • Reserve

    Correct Answer
    A. Front line
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 
    Who completed the first D-21?   - ProProfs

    Who completed the first D-21?  

    • Wright

    • Johnson

    • Lockheed

    • Richard

    Correct Answer
    A. Lockheed
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 
    What year did Syrian air force lieutenants, Walid Adham and RadfanRifai, take off in a pair of MiG-17 Fs on a training mission? - ProProfs

    What year did Syrian air force lieutenants, Walid Adham and RadfanRifai, take off in a pair of MiG-17 Fs on a training mission?

    • January 15 1969

    • August 12 1968

    • November 08 1966

    • November 15 1999

    Correct Answer
    A. August 12 1968
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 
    Area 51 is a highly classified United States military facility located in which state? - ProProfs

    Area 51 is a highly classified United States military facility located in which state?

    • Nevada 

    • California 

    • New Mexico 

    • Arizona

    Correct Answer
    A. Nevada 
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 
    Which animal was found in the Designated "R Unit"  office? - ProProfs

    Which animal was found in the Designated "R Unit"  office?

    • Scorpion

    • Leopard

    • Spider

    • Rat

    Correct Answer
    A. Scorpion
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 9. 
    What year was the airfield on the Groom Lake site began service as Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field? - ProProfs

    What year was the airfield on the Groom Lake site began service as Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field?

    • 1940

    • 1942

    • 1945

    • 1947

    Correct Answer
    A. 1942
    Explanation
    The airfield on the Groom Lake site began service as Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field in 1942.

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  • 10. 
    What year was the completion of the three essential facilities in Area 51 took place? - ProProfs

    What year was the completion of the three essential facilities in Area 51 took place?

    • 1933

    • 1970

    • 1954

    • 1961

    Correct Answer
    A. 1961
    Explanation
    In 1961, the completion of the three essential facilities took place in Area 51.

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