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WorksheetsTypes of Structures
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 11mins
What are examples of structures mentioned in the text?
sand castles, igloos, tents
rivers, lakes, oceans
cars, computers, phones
trees, flowers, grass
What are the three basic designs of structures?
round, square, triangular
mass, frame, shell
solid, liquid, gas
tall, short, medium
What is the function of a structure?
to provide entertainment
to change colour
to perform a specific job
to be invisable
What is this pattern of bricks called?
stacked bond
flemish bond
running bond
English bond
A dam is an example of a
mass structure
shell structure
frame structure
large structure
What is an example of a mass structure mentioned in the text?
(a)
What is the purpose of the grout curtain in a dam?
to provide decoration
to prevent water seepage (leaks)
to support the dam structure
to allow water flow
What do load bearing walls do in a frame structure?
divide rooms
provide heating
provide insulation
hold up the structure
What is the purpose of partition walls in a building?
to support the roof
to provide insulation
to divide rooms
to hold up the building
What supports the weight of the roof in a frame structure?
partition walls
insulation
load bearing framework
sheathing
How do shell structures support loads?
by using a solid mass of materials
by spreading forces through the whole structure
by being attached to the ground
by using a heavy frame
What does polarized light reveal in transparent materials?
The thickness of the material
The colour of the material
The stressed areas as coloured fringes
The weight of the materials
This is an example of a (a) structure
Why can constructing shell structures be tricky?
