Golden Gate quiz

The Golden Gate Bridge’s the most photographed bridge in the world.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The bridge takes its name from the Gold Rush.

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• FALSE

Answer explanation

The bridge takes its name from the Golden Gate Strait it crosses, connecting the San Francisco Peninsula to Marin County.

The Golden Gate Bridge’s cables were made by the same company that supplied them for the Brooklyn Bridge.

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• FALSE

Its signature color ________ specifically for the Golden Gate Bridge. (TO CREATE)

When the Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937, it was both the longest suspension bridge and the tallest suspension bridge in the world.

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• FALSE

Thanks in part to its parallel wire construction, the Golden Gate Bridge is strong enough to withstand magnitude 8 earthquakes.

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• FALSE

Until now, the Golden Gate Bridge was never hit by an earthquake.

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• FALSE

Answer explanation

Actually, the Golden Gate Bridge was hit by an earthquake before it was even finished.

The Golden Gate Bridge 50th anniversary wasn't attended by many people because of a traffic jam.

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• FALSE

Answer explanation

There were so many people attending the Golden Gate Bridge 50th anniversary, that it became flat.

The Golden Gate Bridge is a Hollywood star, it has appeared in many movies.

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• FALSE

Up to the eighties, more than 2 billion cars have crossed the Golden Gate Bridge.

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• FALSE

Answer explanation

In 1985, he one billionth driver to cross the Golden Gate Bridge was gifted a case of champagne and a hardhat in celebration. By 2019, this number had more than doubled.