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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What force squeezes material together?
a)
Friction
b)
Compression
c)
gravity
d)
none of the above
2.
What force stretches a material apart?
a)
Compression
b)
tension
c)
squeezing
d)
none of the above
3.
When a straight material becomes curved, one side squeezes together and the other side stretches apart. This action is called :
a)
bending
b)
watering
c)
drying
d)
none of the above
4.
A force that causes parts of a material to slide past another in opposite directions is called:
a)
compresssion
b)
tension
c)
shear
d)
none of the above
5.
An action that twists a material is called:
a)
compression
b)
torsion
c)
tension
d)
none of the above
6.
The weight of the structure is also referred to as its :
a)
load
b)
pencil
c)
cup
d)
none of the above
7.
The shape of a structure affects how strong it is.
a)
never true
b)
true
c)
False
8.
How can a rectangle be strengthened?
a)
add water
b)
add a diagonal stick from corner to corner.
c)
burn it
d)
none of the above
9.
What are the most stable and rigid shapes used in construction today?
a)
square
b)
circle
c)
triangle
10.
When something pushes down on the beam, the beam ________________________.
a)
breaks
b)
bends
c)
gets stronger
11.
Which style of bridge consists of an assembly of triangles?
a)
beam
b)
arch
c)
truss
d)
none of the above
12.
The Golden Gate bridge is an example of a _____________ bridge. The roadway hangs from massive steel cables, which are draped over two towers and secured into solid concrete blocks. What type of bridge is the Golden Gate Bridge?
a)
Suspension
b)
Arch
c)
Beam
d)
none of the above
13.
What type of bridge opens to allow the passage of boats and ships?
a)
arch
b)
suspension
c)
truss
d)
drawbridge
14.
What are the cheapest and easiest bridges to build?
a)
beam
b)
drawbridge
c)
suspension
d)
truss
15.
How can you strengthen a bridge to resist strong winds?
a)
add support with an open truss
b)
add a solid steel girder
c)
Make the bridge narrower
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