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Sci 7 Unit D 1.0 Structures

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An object that provides support is called ________.
a)
a structure
b)
a design
c)
the base
d)
supportive
2.
The function of a structure refers to ___________.
a)
its overall design
b)
its use or purpose
c)
how it is built
d)
the technological requirements
3.

The caps of some mushrooms are hollow. What kind of form would they be classified as?

a)

Shell structure

b)

Solid structure

c)

Frame structure

d)

Whole structure

4.
In hot, dry climates, homes are traditionally constructed of ___________.
a)
sun-baked brick, clay or mud
b)
bamboo
c)
long grasses woven together
d)
long poles and canvas covers
5.
Two different, essential characteristics of effective home structures are _____________.
a)
to stay warm and dry
b)
to remain stable and be mobile
c)
to provide protection and remain stable
d)
to provide protection and security
6.
What would be a correct way to describe this structure?
a)
Natural, Frame
b)
Natural, Shell
c)
Human-made, Frame
d)
Human-made, Combination
7.

Which of the following is a natural structure?

a)

dinner table

b)

fishing net

c)

skeleton

d)

fence

8.

Which of the following is a frame structure?

a)

bike helmet

b)

orange

c)

bicycle

d)

a basket

9.
Which of the following descriptions of this structure is accurate?
a)
natural, solid structure.
b)
human-made, shell structure.
c)
 human-made, solid structure.
d)
solid, shell structure
10.
What is the type of structure in the picture?
a)
Solid
b)
Shell
c)
Frame
d)
Natural
11.
A tree trunk is an example of a  _______________________ structure.
a)
solid
b)
frame
c)
shell
d)
combination
12.

This picture is an example of what type of structural form?

a)

Solid

b)

Frame

c)

Shell

d)

Movable

13.

The design of the barbed wire fence was most likely copied from which natural structure?

a)

Rose Thorns

b)

Wooden Fence

c)

Dog's Paws

d)

Tree Leaves

14.
What natural structure are flippers likely based on?
a)
Duck Feet
b)
Bird Wings
c)
Spider Web
d)
Honey Comb
15.
This vase is an example of a _____________ structure
a)
Human-made Shell
b)
Natural Shell
c)
Human-made Solid
d)
Natural Solid
16.

'This chair maintains its position, and does not fall over.' This is a description of...

a)

structural strength

b)

structural stability

c)

structural aesthetics

d)

structural force

17.

'This table holds itself up and holds up the weight of the books.' This is a description of...

a)

structural strength

b)

structural stability

c)

structural aesthetics

d)

structural force

18.
The pyramids of the Muttart Conservatory are used for relaxation, plant study, wedding photos and parties. This describes the structure's...
a)
design
b)
form
c)
functions
d)
components
19.
The legs, top, and feet of a table describe the table's ...
a)
functions
b)
design
c)
materials
d)
components
20.
The first thing a designer needs to know before building a structure is the ...
a)
components
b)
functions
c)
design
d)
colour
21.

The form of an inukshuk is ...

a)

shell

b)

frame

c)

solid

d)

combination

22.
The roof of this house is designed based on ...
a)
technology
b)
climate
c)
economics
d)
culture
23.
The design of this roof is based on ...
a)
culture
b)
economics
c)
technology
d)
climate
24.

The stickers on this bicycle are an example of this structural characteristic:

a)

components

b)

materials

c)

aesthetics

d)

form

25.
The reason for this yurt design is ...
a)
hot, wet climate
b)
snowy climate
c)
portability
d)
free materials
26.

What is the name of this structure?

a)

Salisbury

b)

Stonehenge

c)

Serengeti

d)

Inukshuk

27.

What is an Inuksuk?

a)

A type of tree

b)

A Inuit name for seal

c)

A stone marker to help travellers

d)

An Inuit name for Sea

28.

Who would be most interested in aesthetics of a structure?

a)

a doctor

b)

an interior designer

c)

a music teacher

d)

a taxi driver

29.
A push or pull on a structure is called...
a)
force
b)
design
c)
component
d)
material
30.
The design of this barn's roof is based on...
a)
aesthetics
b)
snowy climate
c)
storage
d)
attic living area
31.
The pleasing effect of a design is called ...
a)
functions
b)
aesthetics
c)
materials
d)
components
32.

The structural form of this home is ...

a)

shell

b)

frame

c)

solid

d)

portable

33.

The design of this home is based on ...

a)

aesthetics

b)

hot humid climate

c)

economics

d)

portability

34.

The steel and wood in this table are characteristics of the table called:

a)

components

b)

materials

c)

aesthetics

d)

form

35.

The top, legs and feet in this table are called...

a)

components

b)

materials

c)

aesthetics

d)

form

36.

This table can seat 8 people for dinner and can hold up to 50kg.

This describes the table's...

a)

components

b)

materials

c)

function

d)

design

37.

Knowing all the functions of a structure is helpful to a designer so that the structure...

a)

does not collapse

b)

is used by people

c)

is made from the correct materials

d)

has the correct components

38.

BMX, road, mountain, city are types of bicycles. These are examples of which structural characteristic?

a)

materials

b)

function

c)

form

d)

design

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