SciShow Kids - Why are bridges so strong?

True or False - Bridges only need to be made of strong materials like iron and steel in order to be able to hold heavy objects like cars.

• True

• False

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A person who designs and makes bridges is called a __________________.

• Doctor

• Lawyer

• Engineer

• Teacher

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This is a picture of what type of bridge?

• Truss Bridge

• Beam Bridge

• Railroad Bridge

• Suspension Bridge

True or False - Beam bridges are the strongest type of bridge you can build?

• True

• False

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What type of bridge is shown in the picture?

• Railroad Bridge

• Beam Bridge

• Truss Bridge

• Suspension Bridge

What is the strongest shape that you can use to build bridges with?

• square ⬛

• circle ⚫

• rectangle 🔷

• triangle 🔺

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What type of bridge is shown in the picture?

• Truss Bridge

• Beam Bridge

• Railroad Bridge

• Suspension Bridge

What type of bridge is shown in the picture?

• Beam Bridge

• Railroad Bridge

• Truss Bridge

• Suspension Bridge