WorksheetsBridge Video #2
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 7mins
Where were the towers for the Golden Gate Bridge originally constructed?
Pennsylvania
California
New York
Florida
What type of bridge did Charles Ellis and Joseph Strauss eventually decide to build?
Arch bridge
Beam bridge
Suspension bridge
Cantilever bridge
What was one of the major challenges in constructing the Golden Gate Bridge?
Government restrictions
Lack of skilled workers
Public opposition
Lack of materials
How were the bridge's towers moved across the continent?
Dismantled and shipped
Assembled and flown
By truck
By train
What natural obstacles did the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge face?
Volcanic activity
Hurricanes and tornadoes
High winds, fog, and earthquakes
Snowstorms
What was the original color plan for the Golden Gate Bridge opposed by the Navy?
Red and white
Black and yellow
Silver
Green
How did workers manage to build the south tower's foundation?
By using floating platforms
By dropping bombs to create openings
By freezing the water
By draining part of the strait
What safety measure did Strauss implement during construction?
Safety drills
Safety nets
Life jackets
Parachutes
What was the final color chosen for the Golden Gate Bridge?
International orange
Sky blue
Golden yellow
Bright red
What was a major reason for opposition to the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge?
It would ruin the natural scenery
It would cause pollution
It would block ship traffic
It was too expensive
