Touching the Sky

What are skyscrapers?

• Short buildings

• Tall buildings

• Houses

• Cars

When were the first skyscrapers built?

• 1980s

• 1880s

• 1780s

• 1990s

Which cities had the first skyscrapers?

• Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas

• Chicago, New York, Detroit

• Boston, Seattle, Houston

• San Francisco, Denver, Atlanta

How tall were the early skyscrapers?

• 5 stories high

• 10 stories high

• 20 stories high

• 30 stories high

Why were elevators invented?

• To make buildings look nice

• To help people climb stairs

• To make it easier to reach high floors

• To decorate buildings

What materials are used to build modern skyscrapers?

• Wood and straw

• Steel, concrete, glass, and plastic

• Brick and stone

• Paper and cardboard

How tall can some skyscrapers be today?

• More than 50 stories

• More than 100 stories

• More than 20 stories

• More than 10 stories

What is the tallest number of stories mentioned for a skyscraper?

• 120 stories

• 140 stories

• 160 stories

• 180 stories

What do builders use to make skyscrapers taller?

• New materials and ideas

• Old materials and ideas

• Shorter buildings

• Smaller windows

What might people wonder about the future of skyscrapers?

• If they will get shorter

• If they will get taller

• If they will disappear

• If they will change color