Grade 3 Structure and Material Quiz

What are the different types of structures?

• Animals, plants, rocks

• Cars, planes, boats

• Buildings, bridges, dams, tunnels, towers

• Books, movies, music

What does the strength of materials refer to?

• Study of the behavior of solid objects under various forces

• Study of the behavior of light under various forces

• Study of the behavior of liquids under various forces

• Study of the behavior of gases under various forces

What are the forces that act on structures?

• Gravity, friction, and magnetism

• Heat, light, and sound

• Compression, tension, shear, and torsion

• Velocity, acceleration, and momentum

What are live loads in the context of structures?

• Invisible loads on a structure

• Static loads on a structure

• Permanent loads on a structure

• Temporary or movable loads on a structure

What are dead loads in the context of structures?

• Permanent or stationary loads on a structure

• Loads that are only temporary

• Loads caused by external forces

• Loads that are constantly changing

Which type of structure is a bridge?

• Dome structure

• Pyramid structure

• Truss structure

• Cube structure

What is the purpose of studying the strength of materials?

• To learn how to bake a cake

• To understand the behavior of animals

• To study the history of ancient civilizations

• To understand the behavior of materials under different conditions and loads.

Give an example of a force that acts on structures.

• Wind

• Electricity

• Sound

• Gravity

Name a common live load in a building.

• Vehicles

• Furniture

• People

• Animals

What are some examples of dead loads in a structure?

• The weight of living organisms in the structure

• The pressure of water on the structure

• Examples of dead loads include the weight of the structure itself, as well as fixtures, equipment, and furniture.

• The force of wind on the structure