TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Please review these topics for discussion. A printable worksheet is available below.

1. Describe the first nuclear submarine from the videos and text.

2. Who is Hyman G. Rickover and what was he famous for?

3. Why did Hyman G. Rickover have to be tough as an innovator and officer?

4. What is a diesel- electric submarine?

5. Describe sonar and its types

6. How is the US Navy being environmentally responsible?

7. How would you describe life on a submarine?

8. Who operates the Alvin?

9. Name the only two lost US Navy nuclear submarines.

10. What is a Nuclear Reactor?

11. What makes a submarine dive?

12. Explain what a diving plane does.

13. How long can a nuclear submarine remain submerged?

14. What is your impression of a submariner?

15. What has this website taught you about submarines?

16. What is a DSRV and why is it important?

17. Why do US Navy submarines need to be silent?