Engineering Design Process: Fixing Potholes Quiz

Why is it important to perform three trials?

• so the putty is used up

• so everyone has a turn

• Playing with putty is fun.

• to ensure the data is accurate

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Why is play putty a good solution for potholes?

• It changes color to match the road.

• It has properties of a solid and liquid.

• stays liquid during the winter months.

• It does not produce any friction on cars.

Who first experimented with play putty?

• city planners

• NASA engineers

• university students

• construction workers

What might be an advantage to using play putty to fill potholes?

• It is quick and easy to use.

• The soft texture supports tires.

• No one knows how to make it.

• Children can play on the road.

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Which type of scientist studies materials?

• biologist

• fabricologist

• geologist

• materials scientist

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Why would a scientist study materials?

• to solve problems

• to invent new crops

• to learn about animals

• to discover new planets

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How might new materials be created?

• by harvesting crops

• by using solar power

• by conserving energy

• by blending existing materials

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What causes potholes?

• weak asphalt

• too many cars

• pollution from cities

• the freeze-thaw cycle

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Why do fewer potholes appear in the summer?

• There is no erosion.

• Water does not freeze.

• More tourists drive in summer.

• Rain helps strengthen asphalt.

What is created in nature by this same process?

• beaches

• caves

• mountains

• rivers

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