MGS2A Vocabulary - 7th grade (Part 4/5)

What is the practice of appreciating the good in any given situation and maintaining optimism?

• Structural integrity

• Positive thinking

• Rigid

• Span

What term describes the ability of something to hold together, strong and as a whole, even when it’s being tested and put under stress?

• Pier

• Deck

• Structural integrity

• Truss

Which word means to go from one side to another?

• Span

• Girder

• Abutments

• Rigid

What is a solid support that helps hold something up, taking the pressure and directing it to the ground?

• Truss

• Pier

• Deck

• Span

What is a large, strong beam used to stabilize large constructions?

• Girder

• Abutments

• Rigid

• Span

What is a rigid frame composed of short, straight pieces joined to form a series of triangles?

• Deck

• Truss

• Pier

• Span

Which word means not flexible, not bendable?

• Rigid

• Span

• Girder

• Deck

What is the "top" of the bridge, where cars drive or people walk?

• Abutments

• Deck

• Truss

• Pier

What are supports at each end of an arch called?

• Girder

• Abutments

• Span

• Rigid

What is the definition of "communication"?

• Sending and receiving information

• Being polite and showing honor

• The reason for doing something

• Using your own words to repeat information