How Geodesic Domes Work

What are structures that look like half spheres made up of many triangle supports?

• Geodesic Domes

• Soccer Balls

• Equilateral Triangles

• Domes

• A Frame

What is a three-dimensional solid that's made up of many flat faces?

• Polyhedron

• Geodesic Dome

• Icosahedron

• Equilateral

• Tessellation

World's first geodesic dome opened in which country?

• Germany

• Jena

• United States

• Europe

• Zeiss

What was the criteria for the first geodesic dome as stated in the reading? (choose all that apply)

• extremely lightweight

• accommodate a large audience

• strong enough to withstand storms

• rounded enough to feature a nice projection for the stars and planets.

• allow good air circulation

Geodesic Domes get much of their durability from the fact theat they are constructed from triangles.

• True

• False

What is the strongest shape?

• Triangle

• Square

• Circle

• Rectangle

• Dome

The worlds largest geodesic dome is used for what sport?

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Football

• Olympics

What amusement park you find the famous geodesic dome ride Spaceship Earth?

• Walt Disney World

• Kings Island

• Cedar Point

• Six Flags

• Holiday World