Bridge Video #2

Where were the towers for the Golden Gate Bridge originally constructed?

• Pennsylvania

• California

• New York

• Florida

What type of bridge did Charles Ellis and Joseph Strauss eventually decide to build?

• Arch bridge

• Beam bridge

• Suspension bridge

• Cantilever bridge

What was one of the major challenges in constructing the Golden Gate Bridge?

• Government restrictions

• Lack of skilled workers

• Public opposition

• Lack of materials

How were the bridge's towers moved across the continent?

• Dismantled and shipped

• Assembled and flown

• By truck

• By train

What natural obstacles did the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge face?

• Volcanic activity

• Hurricanes and tornadoes

• High winds, fog, and earthquakes

• Snowstorms

What was the original color plan for the Golden Gate Bridge opposed by the Navy?

• Red and white

• Black and yellow

• Silver

• Green

How did workers manage to build the south tower's foundation?

• By using floating platforms

• By dropping bombs to create openings

• By freezing the water

• By draining part of the strait

What safety measure did Strauss implement during construction?

• Safety drills

• Safety nets

• Life jackets

• Parachutes

What was the final color chosen for the Golden Gate Bridge?

• International orange

• Sky blue

• Golden yellow

• Bright red

What was a major reason for opposition to the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge?

• It would ruin the natural scenery

• It would cause pollution

• It would block ship traffic

• It was too expensive