Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The video describes a journey setting sail towards a port, highlighting a monumental structure that stands as a testament to British engineering. It details the massive spans of the bridge, each weighing over 12,000 tonnes, and the engineering behind the pins that support the bridge, allowing for movement due to temperature changes. The video concludes with a thank you to the viewers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial setting described in the video?

A ship setting sail towards a port

A car driving on a highway

A plane taking off from an airport

A train departing from a station

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the colossal structure connect?

Two mountain ranges

The northern and southern shores of a harbor

Two cities across a river

The east and west coasts of a country

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is highlighted about the colossal structure?

Its aesthetic design

The engineering skill and courage involved in its construction

Its role in history

Its environmental impact

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much does each overhanging span of the bridge weigh?

5,000 tonnes

8,000 tonnes

12,000 tonnes

10,000 tonnes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the pins at the base of the arch?

To allow free movement for expansion and contraction

To connect the bridge to the road

To decorate the bridge

To support the bridge during construction