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WorksheetsGetting The Dirt on Carolina CAT
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 14mins
Who is the Founder of Caterpillar?
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Holt
Henry Ford
John Deere
How many pieces of Caterpillar equipment are at use around the world?
Over 2 million
Over 4 million
Over 6 million
Over 8 million
Before the trademark yellow color, what color were the Caterpillar machines?
Blue and white
Green and yellow
Grey and red
Black and silver
What year did Caterpillar start?
1915
1925
1935
1945
How deep in the ground can a 349 excavator dig?
(a)
How many tons of dirt can a 745 articulated truck carry?
(a)
The largest mechanical vehicle in the world is the Caterpillar 797F. How big are the wheels (in feet)?
13 feet
15 feet
10 feet
12 feet
What does a bulldozer do?
Lifts heavy objects
Moves large amounts of dirt and rocks
Digs deep holes
Transports materials
What is the long arm of the excavator called?
What job title checks safety on construction sites?
Construction manager
Architect
Safety inspector
Site engineer
What does a paver do to roads?
Lays down asphalt
Paints road markings
Cleans the surface
Installs traffic signals
What do construction workers wear for protection?
Uniforms
Hard hats, goggles, gloves, boots
Reflective vests
Casual clothes
Which vehicle moves large amounts of dirt?
Crane
Bulldozer
Dump truck
Excavator
How are drones used at Carolina CAT?
What does a dump truck do?
Digs holes
Transports loose materials like dirt or gravel
Lifts heavy objects
Mixes concrete
What does the "Cat" in Carolina Cat stand for?
A type of large vehicle
A feline animal
Short for caterpillar
A brand of shoes
Who helps design new parts for construction vehicles?
Construction manager
Mechanics
Engineers
Operators
She was the first Black woman pilot, and also learned to operate heavy machinery during her training.
Which Golden Girl worked as a crane operator in the 1950s to support her acting career?
Betty White
Estelle Getty
Bea Arthur
Rue McClanahan
Why are technicians and mechanics important in the construction industry?
To design construction vehicles
To keep vehicles running, prevent accidents, and ensure repairs
To operate the construction vehicles
To manage the construction site
What was the first Caterpillar machine created to solve?
To increase the speed of construction
To save farmers time and money
To build the Panama Canal
To play the world's biggest game of Jenga
Which of the following projects was Caterpillar NOT involved in?
Building the Panama Canal
Helping with the Hoover Dam
Powering NASA's antennas during the Apollo 11 mission
Constructing the Eiffel Tower
What is the Caterpillar 797F used for?
To transport semi-trailer loads
To carry really heavy stuff in mines
To power NASA's antennas
To play giant games of Jenga
Caterpillar produces a machine every (a) minutes?
