Engineering Vocab Quiz

a part of an organism; also refers to the way parts are put together

• structure

• engineer

• design

• build

a person who designs solutions to practical problems using scientific and technical knowledge as well as mathematics

• scientist

• engineer

• physicist

• doctor

a systematic plan, often in graphical form, for the construction of something

• structure

• design

• build

• engineering

Structures are made of different materials. What makes a building strong? select all that apply.

• materials

• the shapes of the building materials

• where the materials were purchased

• how the materials are arranged

• how the materials are attached to one another

a characteristic or quality of a material

• design

• structure

• property

• feature

solid matter that can be used to create things

• material

• structure

• design

• engineering

Examine the photo: What type of material is the builder working with?

• metal

• wood

• concrete

• dirt