Structures and Forces Quiz

What type of structure is a bridge?

• Natural structure

• Manufactured structure

• Mass structure

• Frame structure

Which of the following is an example of a shell structure?

• A tent

• A brick wall

• A suspension bridge

• A wooden chair

What is the primary force acting on a dam holding back water?

• Tension

• Compression

• Shear

• Torsion

Which of the following is a natural structure?

• A skyscraper

• A beehive

• A car

• A bridge

What type of force is primarily responsible for the stretching of a rubber band?

• Compression

• Tension

• Shear

• Torsion

Which of the following structures is primarily a frame structure?

• A cardboard box

• A bicycle

• A glass bottle

• A sandcastle

What type of force is experienced by a twisting motion?

• Compression

• Tension

• Shear

• Torsion

Which of the following is an example of a mass structure?

• A brick wall

• A tent

• A steel frame

• A balloon

What type of force is primarily responsible for the bending of a beam?

• Compression

• Tension

• Shear

• Torsion

Which of the following is a characteristic of a shell structure?

• It is made of a solid material throughout.

• It is made of a network of parts.

• It is hollow and encloses a space.

• It is flexible and can be stretched.