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WorksheetsFLL City Shaper Innovation Challenge (Terms and Vocabulary)
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
The art and science of planning, designing, and constructing buildings, structures, and spaces
Engineering
Architecture
The use of mathematics, science, and technology to create products and systems to improve the world
Engineering
Architecture
A human-made assembly with a roof and walls intended as a place for people to live, work, or play
building
structure
A system of connected parts used to support a weight or a load that is not designed for continuous human use
building
structure
Which is NOT an example of a public space?
local park
town plaza
city sidewalk
home driveway
A mayor hired someone to conduct a site survey for the new City Hall. What does the mayor want to know?
the best available location for the building
how long it will take to construct the building
Which is NOT an example of a city's HARD infrastructure?
roads, bridges, tunnels, and waterways
schools, libraries, and local businesses
water, sewer, and electrical grids
telecommunications (including Internet)
What process is taking place in the image below?
conventional building
modular building
What is the job of this inspection drone?
to examine the safety of the bridge
to build and repair parts of the bridge
What makes this building accessible?
the stairs
the windows
the ramp
the doors
An architect will decide how a building will look.
True
False
designs and constructs public and private infrastructure projects like roads, buildings, and bridges.
structural engineer
civil engineer
environmental engineer
uses math, science, and engineering principles to ensure that forces won't damage or destroy a building.
structural engineer
civil engineer
environmental engineer
protects people from negative environmental effects
structural engineer
civil engineer
environmental engineer
For whom is a building or structure designed and built?
an architect
an engineer
a client
Vitruvius was one of the first European architects to develop a systemic approach to design. What did he focus on?
strength
beauty
usefulness
all of the above
A tree house can be used as part of an eco-tourism experience.
True
False
