Unit D: Structures and Forces (Review)

An object that provides support is called...

• a structure

• the design

• the base

• supportie

The function of a structure refers to...

• its overall design

• its use or purpose

• how it is built

• the materials it is made of

The cap of a mushroom is hollow. What type of structural form would they classify as?

• solid

• frame

• shell

In hot, dry climates, houses are traditionally made of...

• sun-baked brick, clay or mud

• bamboo

• long grasses woven together

• sticks and stones

Two essential characteristics of effective home structures are...

• to stay warm and dry

• to remain stable and be mobile

• to provide protection and remain stable

• to provide protection and security

What would be a correct way to describe this structure?

• This is a natural frame structure.

• This is a natural shell structure.

• This is a man-made frame structure.

• This is a man-made solid structure.

Which of the following is a natural structure?

• a leaf

• a house

• a bridge

• a hockey stick

Which of the following is NOT a shell structure?

• bike helmet

• egg

• sea shell

• bicycle

Which of the following descriptions accurately describes a soccer ball?

• It is a natural, solid structure.

• It is a natural, shell structure.

• It is a man-made, solid structure.

• It is a man-made, shell structure.

A tree trunk is an example of a...

• solid

• shell

• frame