Quiz on Binders and Mortars

What can mortars bond together?

• Bricks

• Leaves

• Clouds

• Stars

What do aggregates add to surfaces?

• Strength

• Color

• Smell

• Sound

What are aggregates made of?

• Sand, gravel, and crushed stone

• Water, air, and light

• Paper, plastic, and metal

• Wood, leaves, and soil

What was natural stone used for in pre-1919 construction?

• Roofs

• Walls of buildings

• Windows

• Doors

How long were the new tracks built by the Romans?

• 5,000 km

• 10,000 km

• 15,000 km

• 20,000 km

What major event happened in 1760?

• The industrial revolution

• The Roman invasion

• The discovery of America

• The French Revolution

What allowed better movement of construction materials post 1919?

• New airports

• New road networks

• New ships

• New trains

When was the first motorway built?

• 1948

• 1958

• 1968

• 1978

What is the main topic of the document?

• Ancient history

• Modern technology

• Transport systems development

• Space exploration

What happens when more businesses provide materials?

• Prices become more competitive

• Prices increase

• Materials become scarce

• Quality decreases