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WorksheetsEngineering, Part 1
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
For over two centuries, archaeologists have been baffled by a strange discovery in Northern Europe: over a hundred hollow, ____________-sided objects made of cast metal. These objects, about the size of baseballs, have large holes on each of their faces and studs at every corner.
8
10
12
15
They are now known as ______________.
donhecadondrons
dehecahdodrons
dohecaderons
dodecahedrons
No _______________ of the objects have ever been found, leaving their function a complete enigma.
written record
video evidence
oral record
material evidence
Archaeologists have discovered over __________ mysterious, hollow, twelve-sided objects.
One dozen
20
50
100
Archaeologists have found them all across Europe, dating back to the ______________.
days of the caveman
Roman empire
12th century
last Tuesday of 1901
What is the main reason why archaeologists believe the Roman dodecahedrons were used in magical rituals?
They were found in burial sites
They were found in the northwestern regions of the Roman Empire
They were made of cast metal
They have large holes on each of their faces
What is the most recent theory about the purpose of the Roman dodecahedrons?
They were used as weapons
They were used to determine planting times
They were used as knitting patterns for Roman gloves
They were used to measure distance
The engineering design process is a ___________________ method used to find solutions to technological problems.
social connection
construction
problem-solving
42-step
The process involves _________ steps.
four
five
six
seven
The steps include defining the problem, researching solutions, imagining potential solutions, settling on an idea and creating a plan, constructing a prototype, testing the prototype, and ______________ the design.
testing
improving
designing
marketing
The process is _____________, meaning that engineers may go through the steps multiple times before arriving at a satisfactory solution.
iterative
investigative
interactive
interpretive
According to the lesson, what is the primary purpose of a design brief?
To provide a detailed explanation of the engineering process
To outline the steps involved in constructing a prototype
To identify the problem, desired specifications, and limitations of a design project
To present a comprehensive analysis of potential solutions
What is the significance of creating a prototype in the engineering design process?
To test the feasibility and functionality of the design before full production
To showcase the final product to potential investors
To demonstrate the design's aesthetic appeal to consumers
To provide a visual representation of the design concept
What is the purpose of using an Eisenhower Decision Matrix in the engineering design process?
To prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively
To analyze the financial viability of different design solutions
To compare and contrast different design ideas based on specific criteria
To identify potential risks and challenges associated with each design option
Simple machines are tools that make _________ easier, like levers, pulleys, and wheels.
life
construction
work
things
Simple machines use ______________ advantage to multiply the force you put in, making it easier to lift heavy objects.
technological
mechanical
spiritual
universal
Rube Goldberg was a cartoonist, author, sculptor, engineer, artist, and inventor who was famous for his
popular cartoons depicting ________ gadgets performing simple tasks in indirect, difficult ways.
simple
theoretical
complicated
foreign
What are the six main types of simple machines?
The lever, the pulley, the wheel and axle, the inclined plane, the wedge, and the screw
The hammer, the screwdriver, the wrench, the pliers, the saw, and the knife
The computer, the phone, the car, the airplane, the train, and the boat
The bicycle, the skateboard, the scooter, the rollerblades, the motorcycle, and the car
How do simple machines make work easier?
They use electricity to do the work
They use magic to do the work
They use mechanical advantage to multiply the force you put into them
They use a lot of people to do the work
What is the name for the force you put into a simple machine?
Output force
Input force
Mechanical advantage
Simple force
To start a fire, you need tinder, kindling, and _________.
fire
work
muscle
fuel
You can start a fire using flint and steel, a magnifying glass, or ____________.
Cheetos
lint
friction
newspaper
there is no delete
delete 1
delete 2
delete 3
delete 4
Which of these is NOT a type of tinder?
Dried grass
Pine needles
Twigs about the size of a pencil
Inner bark of dead branches
Pottery has been made for thousands of years and has been used to carry water, store food, and _____________.
create art
build forts
hide bodies
hold excrement
Pottery making techniques have changed over time, with different _______________ influencing each other.
people
materials
brands
cultures
What are the three main purposes of pottery?
Carry water, store food, art & tell stories
Carry water, store food, make tools
Carry water, make tools, art & tell stories
Store food, make tools, art & tell stories
What country was the leading pottery maker about 1,000 years ago?
Turkey
China
Greece
Spain
What did traders from the Netherlands bring to Europe in the 1600s?
Chinese porcelain
Muslim pottery techniques
Ancient Greek pottery
Earthenware
There are four main (_________) points: North, East, South, West
Cardioid
Carnival
Cardinal
Carniferous
In orienteering, we use compass points to describe __________ and direction.
position
direction
altitude
latitude
Early compasses were made with _________, pieces of magnetite, which is a naturally magnetized mineral.
lymphite
lapis lazuli
Lepidolite
lodestone
What replaced lodestones, floated in a bowl of water and pointed south?
Magnetized silica
Magnetized iron
Magnitized steel
Magnetized gold
Before the invention of the arch, walls with openings were supported by columns and __________, which limited the amount of weight they could hold.
poles
logs
stones
beams
Roman arch's angled supports direct forces down the sides, creating ___________ and allowing it to bear more weight than a beam.
coordination
cohesion
condensation
compression
The ______________, the wedge-shaped stone at the top of the arch, is crucial for distributing weight evenly and maintaining the arch's stability.
lodestone
loadstone
keystone
cornerstone
What is the primary function of the keystone in an arch?
It acts as a decorative element at the top of the arch
It distributes weight evenly down the sides of the arch
It provides a point of attachment for the arch's supporting beams
It serves as a structural support for the arch's foundation
What is the key difference between a corbel arch and a true arch?
A corbel arch is made of stone, while a true arch is made of wood
A corbel arch is more decorative than a true arch
A corbel arch uses horizontal layers, while a true arch uses angled supports
A corbel arch is stronger than a true arch
What is the main limitation of using columns and a beam to support weight?
Columns and beams are too expensive to construct
Columns and beams are not strong enough to support heavy loads
Columns and beams are difficult to assemble
Columns and beams are not aesthetically pleasing
The counterweight on a trebuchet transforms potential energy into __________ energy when it falls.
real
kinetic
gravitational
moving
