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WorksheetsGr 3: Strong & Stable Structures Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
What is a structure?
A supporting framework that is man made, tall and provides shelter.
A supporting framework that has a shape, size and purpose.
A structure must be built to ...
resist forces.
provide shelter.
This structure is ...
man made
natural
This structure is ...
man made
natural
This structure is ...
man made
natural
This structure is ...
man made
natural
Structures need to be built so they are ...
beautiful
able to resist forces
What is stability?
The ability to maintain balance and position.
The ability to hold a load.
What is strength?
The ability to maintain balance and position.
The ability to hold a load.
To increase stability of a structure you can ...
increase the base.
increase the thickness of the materials used to build it.
To increase the strength of a structure you can ...
increase the base.
increase the thickness of the materials used to build it.
Compression is a ...
pulling force.
pushing force
Tension is a ...
pulling force.
pushing force
The chains on the swings are experiencing ...
tension
compression
The columns supporting the bridge are experiencing ...
tension
compression
A material that lasts a long time is ....
flexible
durable
strong
A material that can bend without damage and return to its original shape is ...
flexible
durable
strong
Squashing is another term for tension.
True
False
The square is the strongest shape.
True
False
This is a structure?
True
False
You can increase the stability of a structure by increasing the base.
True
False
A durable material can stretch and return to its orginial shape.
True
False
Stretching is another term for compression.
True
False
People are structures.
True
False
When building a bicycle you want to use a material that is flexible.
True
False
