Turbulence Trivia

• FAA defines turbulence as air movement caused by atmospheric pressure, jet streams, weather fronts or mountains.
• FAA defines turbulence intensity as light chop, light turbulence, moderate chop, moderate turbulence, severe and extreme.
• Light chop is slight, rapid and rhythmic bumpiness without altitude or attitude changes.
• Light turbulence is erratic changes in altitude and/or attitude, with slight strain against seatbelts and slight object displacement.
• Moderate chop is rapid bumps or jolts without altitude or attitude changes.
• Moderate turbulence causes changes in altitude and/or attitude, variations in airspeed, and difficulty in food service and walking.
• Severe turbulence causes large, abrupt changes in altitude and/or attitude, variations in airspeed, and violent force against seatbelts and objects.
• Extreme turbulence is practically impossible to control and may cause structural damage.
• Turbulence can be caused by weather fronts, jet streams, atmospheric pressure, or mountains.
• Turbulence can cause difficulty in food service and walking, variations in airspeed, and violent force against seatbelts and objects.

How well do you know turbulence? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on different types of turbulence and their intensities. Learn about the causes of turbulence and how it can affect your flight experience. From light chop to extreme turbulence, this quiz covers it all. So fasten your seatbelts and get ready for takeoff!