Quiz on the Leaning Tower of Pisa

What is an explicit detail from the article "Soft Soil Not Only Causes, but Saves Leaning Tower of Pisa"?

• The tower is made of marble.

• The soil under the tower is soft.

• The tower was built in the 1700s.

• The tower is taller than the Eiffel Tower.

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What inference can be made about the tower's survival?

• The tower has survived because it is strong.

• The soil is too weak to support any structure.

• The soil both causes the lean and prevents the fall.

• The tower was recently repaired.

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What key event does the text describe?

• The construction of the Eiffel Tower.

• The discovery of oil near Pisa.

• The closing of the tower to tourists in 1990.

• The opening of a new museum in Pisa.

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What does the author use to organize the information in the article?

• A list of ingredients.

• A sequence of events.

• A comparison of Pisa and Rome.

• A fictional story.

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Why did the Leaning Tower of Pisa not fall despite its lean?

• The tower was rebuilt with stronger materials.

• The soft soil helped stabilize the structure.

• The tower was never actually leaning.

• The tower is supported by external beams.

Which material is the Leaning Tower of Pisa primarily made of?

• Granite

• Marble

• Limestone

• Sandstone

What can be inferred about the importance of soil analysis in construction?

• Soil analysis is unnecessary for modern buildings.

• Soil analysis can prevent structural failures.

• Soil analysis is only important for historical buildings.

• Soil analysis is a recent development in engineering.

How does the article suggest the tower's lean was addressed?

• By adding more floors to balance it.

• By removing soil from one side.

• By reinforcing the foundation.

• By painting it a different color.

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What year was the Leaning Tower of Pisa closed to tourists?

• 1980

• 1990

• 2000

• 2010

What role does the soft soil play in the tower's current state?

• It causes the tower to lean more each year.

• It prevents the tower from collapsing.

• It has no effect on the tower.

• It makes the tower taller.

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