Construction Materials Quiz

Which of the following is an example of an evolving material in construction?

• Wood

• Graphene

• Brick

• Steel

What is a characteristic of self-healing concrete?

• It is transparent

• It can repair itself

• It is lightweight

• It is fireproof

Which material is known for being transparent and used in construction?

• Transparent aluminum

• Glass

• Plastic

• Copper

What type of material is used for roofing and is in liquid form?

• Liquid roof

• Asphalt

• Clay tiles

• Metal sheets

Who were the researchers that isolated graphene in 2004?

• Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr

• Andre Geim and Kostya Novoselov

• Marie Curie and Pierre Curie

• Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei

What is the tensile strength of graphene compared to steel?

• 50 times stronger

• 100 times stronger

• 200 times stronger

• 300 times stronger

Which of the following is NOT a potential application of graphene mentioned in the text?

• Solar cells

• Interactive panels

• Self-cleaning concrete

• Rocket fuel

What award did the researchers win for their work on graphene?

• Nobel Prize in Chemistry

• Nobel Prize in Physics

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Nobel Prize in Literature

What is one of the properties of graphene composites?

• Weaker than steel

• Thicker than a human hair

• More conductive than copper

• Opaque and rigid

How much thinner is graphene compared to a human hair?

• 10 times

• 100 times

• 1 million times

• 1 billion times