Tower Construction Quiz

Tower Construction Quiz

8th Grade

10 Qs

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 Tower Construction Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The "safety elevator was invented by ____________?

Willis Carrier

Elisha Otis

Thomas Edison

Alexander Bell

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The challenge of "Mobility" in tower technology was solved with the use of which of the following?

kangaroo crane

exoskeleton

safety elevator

aerodynamics

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Stone was much too heavy for taller tower construction. So engineers used which of the following materials to lighten and strengthen the structure?

aluminum

fiberglass

copper

steel

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The invention of the air conditioner was the answer to the "heat challenge" as towers were built with more glass windows. Who invented this air conditioning?

Willis Carrier

Elisha Otis

Thomas Edison

Alexander Bell

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What was done to the windows to also help with keeping heat from the sun to a minimum?

The windows were left open.

Windows were removed.

A reflective metal coating was added.

The windows were turned backwards.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In an effort to speed up construction, which of the following was not used?

Kangaroo crane

hydraulic wrench

jump forming

concrete pumping

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The Sears Tower used a steel exoskeleton to minimize the effects high winds. What was used to handle wind in the Burj Dubai?

thermodynamics

aerodynamics

endoskeleton

reverse fan technology

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