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What is Concrete?

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is concrete made of? Fill in the blank: Concrete is a mixture of ________, sand, gravel, and water.

a)

cement

b)

clay

c)

plastic

d)

wood

2.

Which of the following is NOT a common use of concrete?

a)

Building sidewalks

b)

Building walls

c)

Building floors

d)

Making clothes

3.

What is the binder used in the main ingredients of concrete?

a)

Cement

b)

Sand

c)

Gravel

d)

Water

4.

Which ingredient in concrete is known as the fine aggregate?

a)

Sand

b)

Gravel

c)

Cement

d)

Water

5.

Which ingredient in concrete is referred to as the coarse aggregate?

a)

Gravel

b)

Sand

c)

Cement

d)

Water

6.

Which ingredient activates the mix in concrete?

a)

Water

b)

Sand

c)

Cement

d)

Gravel

7.

What is the purpose of gravel in a mixture?

a)

Holds everything together

b)

Fills gaps and strengthens

c)

Adds durability and bulk

d)

Starts the hardening process

8.

What is the purpose of water in a mixture?

a)

Holds everything together

b)

Fills gaps and strengthens

c)

Adds durability and bulk

d)

Starts the hardening process

9.

Fill in the blank: C₃S + H₂O → ______ + CH + Heat

a)

CSH

b)

CaO

c)

SiO₂

d)

H₂SO₄

10.

Fill in the blank: C₃A + H₂O → ______ + Heat

a)

C₃AH₆

b)

C₃S₂H₈

c)

C₄AF

d)

C₂S

11.

Fill in the blank: C₄AF + H₂O → ______ + CFH + Heat

a)

C₃AH₆

b)

C₂S

c)

C₃S

d)

C₄AH₁₃

12.

What is the common mix ratio for concrete?

a)

1 part cement : 2 parts sand : 3 parts gravel

b)

2 parts cement : 1 part sand : 3 parts gravel

c)

1 part cement : 3 parts sand : 2 parts gravel

d)

3 parts cement : 2 parts sand : 1 part gravel

13.

Fill in the blank: Add just enough ______ for a workable consistency when mixing concrete.

a)

water

b)

sand

c)

cement

d)

gravel

14.

Too much water weakens concrete.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

What should be added slowly during the mixing process?

a)

Water

b)

Salt

c)

Sugar

d)

Oil

16.

What is the goal of mixing the materials in the mixing process?

a)

Mix until uniform

b)

Mix until separated

c)

Mix until heated

d)

Mix until cooled

17.

What is the purpose of using a Slump Test in concrete work?

a)

To check workability.

b)

To measure compressive strength.

c)

To determine curing time.

d)

To assess color uniformity.

18.

What is the result of concrete being too wet?

a)

It becomes weak

b)

It cracks

c)

It hardens quickly

d)

It becomes more durable

19.

When pouring and curing concrete, you should avoid freezing or ______ too fast.

a)

drying

b)

mixing

c)

heating

d)

pouring

20.

What are the workers in the image doing to help cure the concrete?

a)

Painting the surface

b)

Covering it to keep it moist

c)

Breaking the concrete

d)

Heating the concrete

21.

What should you wear when working with cement?

a)

Gloves, goggles, and mask.

b)

Sandals and shorts.

c)

A suit and tie.

d)

Just a hat.

22.

What should you avoid when working with wet cement?

a)

Skin contact with wet cement.

b)

Wearing safety gloves.

c)

Using protective eyewear.

d)

Washing hands after work.

23.

What should you do after using tools?

a)

Clean tools after use.

b)

Leave tools as they are.

c)

Throw tools away.

d)

Hide tools from others.

24.

Concrete is classified as a (a)   change

25.

what tool did we use in class to smooth out and transfer the concrete into our molds?

(a)  

26.

The wooden or plastic beams that support the concrete as it dries is called a (a)   .

27.

The sand and gravel are labeled as fine and coarse (a)   .