Structures Quiz

A structure:

• has a definite purpose or function.

• has a definite size or shape.

• has a definite size or shape and a definite function.

• must be made by humans.

An example of a natural structure would be:

• an igloo made of snow.

• a teepee made of hide and trees.

• a pyramid.

• a sand dune.

An example of a manufactured structure would be:

• a wasp’s nest made of paper pulp.

• a dam made of sand bags.

• a beaver dam made of mud and sticks

• a gopher tunnel.

When describing a structure, the aesthetics of the structure describe:

• the function of the structure.

• how safe the structure is.

• how the structure looks.

• how economical the structure is.

An example of both composite and laminate material is:

• plywood.

• a cotton T-shirt.

• a piece of cardboard.

• a “Kleenex” tissue.

An example of a combination structure is:

• an egg shell.

• a tent.

• a pyramid.

• a ladder.

An example of a woven or knitted material is:

• a garden hose.

• a cotton T-shirt.

• a bridge deck.

• a juice box.

An example of a mobile joint would be:

• a nail hammered to a board.

• your wrist.

• a weld.

• papers stapled together.

________ is the force that resists movement.

Which of the following words does not relate to the scientific term "shear"?

• break

• buckle

• tear

• rip