Favourite Bridges

Favourite Bridges

By April Moncada

Open Ended

Is there a big famous bridge in your area (town or country)? Where is it? What does it go over? (Example: sea, lake, or river)

Open Ended

Do you have a favourite bridge? Where is it? Why do you like it?

Poll

Look at these photos of bridges. Select the one that you like the most.

Open Ended

Why do you like that bridge? Explain briefly.

Open Ended

Which of the bridges featured in the video would you like to visit? Why?

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Multiple Choice

What is the name for the entire length of a bridge?

• Span

• Pier

• Abutment

• Cable

Multiple Choice

What type of bridge is this? 

• beam

• arch

• suspension

Multiple Choice

What type of bridge is this? 

• beam

• arch

• suspension

Multiple Choice

What type of bridge is this? 

• beam

• arch

• suspension

Multiple Choice

Which is the strongest shape used in engineering?

• triangle

• circle

• square

• rectangle

Multiple Choice

What are the two ends of a bridge (the bank) that support its weight?

• abutment

• span

• cable

• pier

Multiple Choice

The spot where members are connected.

• joint

• span

• pier

• tension

Multiple Choice

Structures that hold up a bridge and run vertically to the ground.

• piers

• joints

• trusses

• decks