Materials and Structures Quiz

Which of these is a natural structure?

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What is one thing that can make a structure stable?

• A wide base

• Length

• Lots of layers

• Being very tall

Identify the humanmade structure

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What is the load in this picture?

• the grass

• the kid

• the chair

• the drink

A structure is..

(Choose the best answer.)

• a tall building

• something that humans make

• something made in nature

• something with a certain shape, size, and purpose that can hold a load

What kind of bridge is this?

• truss

• beam

• suspension

• arch

What kind of bridge is this?

• truss

• beam

• suspension

• arch

Which Lego structure is the most stable?

• Structure A

• Structure B

What is this structure's purpose?

• Something to sit on.

• Something to crawl under.

• Something to stand on.

• Something to jump over.

Which bridge is stronger?

• Bridge A

• Bridge B