Gumdrop Geodesic Dome Quiz

What is the initial shape used as the base for constructing a geodesic dome with gumdrops?

• Pentagon

• Hexagon

• Triangle

• Square

What is the primary method suggested by Sarah to increase the size of the geodesic dome?

• Using fewer toothpicks

• Adding more points of connection

• Reducing the number of triangles

• Using larger gumdrops

Which shapes are combined to create a more complex geodesic dome?

• Squares and circles

• Pentagons and triangles

• Hexagons and squares

• Triangles and circles

What challenge is faced when trying to maximize the dome's size using gumdrops?

• Gumdrops are too sticky

• Gumdrops are too small

• Gumdrops are too heavy

• Gumdrops become hard to work with

What solution is proposed to stabilize the larger dome structure?

• Using glue instead of toothpicks

• Lengthening the poles

• Using a different base shape

• Adding more gumdrops