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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a quality of a structure?
It must hold parts in the right place
It must not collapse during use
It must resist forces
It must contain things or people
- 2. Multiple Choice
The ability of a material to resist breaking is known as
Toughness
Hardness
Stiffness
Strength
- 3. Multiple Choice
A member that is subjected to bending & supported on both ends is known as a
Strut
Tie
Cantilever
Beam
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why does this house have an extremely steep roof?
The steep roof is needed because the area receives an unusually large amount of snow.
The steep roof is needed because the area receives very little snow but lots of cold.
The steep roof is needed because the area is unusually dry.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is compression?a twisting or turning forcea force that makes a straight material become curveda pulling force that stretches a materiala pushing force that squeezes a material
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is tension?a twisting or turning forcea force that makes a straight material become curveda pulling force that stretches a materiala pushing force that squeezes a material
- 7. Multiple ChoiceCertain shapes strengthen structures.TrueFalse
- 8. Multiple ChoiceTruss bridges use the _____________ shape to strengthen the structure.OvalsTrapezoidTrianglerectangle
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIt is important for most structures to be strong.TrueFalse
- 10. Multiple ChoiceSome buildings and bridges use more than one shape to make the structure strong. Which shapes are used?trianglesarchesstrengthened rectangle with diagonal supportall of the above
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the strongest shape?TriangleSquareCircleNone of the above
- 12. Multiple ChoiceObjects that are short and wide are less stable than tall and narrow ones.truefalse
- 13. Multiple ChoiceTo make a structure more stable, the top should be heavier than the bottom.truefalse
- 14. Multiple ChoiceUnstable structures are more likely to fall over or crumble.truefalse
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe most stable shape to use when building a structure is a hexagon.truefalse
- 16. Multiple ChoiceTo make a tall tower more stable, you should add a heavy base.truefalse
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe weight that is moved or supported by a structure is called a load.truefalse
- 18. Multiple ChoiceBridges are structures.truefalse
- 19. Multiple ChoiceOnly humans can build structures.truefalse
- 20. Multiple ChoiceForces impact structures.truefalse
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