Structures and Planet Earth Quiz

Bicycles are which type of structure?

• Mass

• Shell

• Frame

Match the following items with their correct type of structure.

• Natural structure: The hard protective outer layer of some animals.

• Shell

• Natural structure: A fruit that grows on trees.

• Apple

• Man-made structure: A kitchen utensil made from wood.

• Wooden spoon

Which structure holds liquids best?

• Frame

• Shell

• Mass

Manufactured structures often take inspiration from nature. Which natural item likely inspired the umbrella?

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What type of load is a house roof?

• Live Load

• Dead Load

• Dynamic Load

What type of force is applied when opening a pop bottle?

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Rain on a roof is an example of:

• Dead Load

• Live Load

The steel in steel-toed boots is related to which factor?

• Function

• Looks

• Safety

• Material

A football player is harder to push if they have a (a)   .

• Large muscles
• Large base
• Tall height

What is a shell structure?

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