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Structural Engineering Quiz

Authored by Zach Wheaton

Physics

5th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 8+ times

Structural Engineering Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Noah, Ethan, and Olivia are participating in a fun tower challenge! Can you guess what the main objective of their challenge is?

To build the tallest tower

To build a tower with the most colors

To build a tower that can hold the most weight

To build a tower with the most decorations

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Charlotte, Zoe, and Hannah are building a fort and they want it to be as strong as possible. According to the text, which shape should they use for the base?

Rectangle

Triangle

Circle

Square

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Aria, Michael, and Benjamin are building a treehouse. They are considering using a truss system. Can you help them understand the purpose of a truss system in structural engineering?

To create decorative patterns in their treehouse

To provide support and strength to their treehouse

To add complexity to the design of their treehouse

To make their treehouse lighter

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Hannah, Michael, and Lily are building a bridge for their science project. Which force are they applying when they bend the bridge to give it an arch shape?

Shear

Bending

Tension

Compression

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Emma, Scarlett, and Evelyn are planning to build a tower for their school project. According to the text, what should they do first?

Draw the blueprint

Research structural design

Glue the pieces together

Test the tower's strength and design

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of tension in a structure?

It causes the structure to stretch

It causes the structure to compress

It causes the structure to bend

It causes the structure to twist

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of a blueprint in building a tower?

To provide a visual representation of the tower

To add aesthetic value to the tower

To increase the cost of the tower

To make the tower heavier

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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