Building Quiz

Which type of beam will support the most weight?

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Which type of pillar supports the most weight?

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Adding weight to the bottom of a paper towel roll would allow it to hold flowers.

• True

• False

When building an object that is supposed to act as a container, like a cup holder, you shouldn't measure the item it is to hold first.

• True

• False

Objects that are used as containers can be both functional (have a purpose) and decorative (look good).

• True

• False

What does 'purpose' mean?

• How it looks

• What it does

• What it is built out of

• How much it costs

What does 'decorative' mean?

• How it looks

• What it does

• What it is built out of

• How much it costs

A gift box can only be a cube.

• True

• False

Which materials would construction workers use when building?

• Nails

• Metal

• Glue

• Tape

Towers are built so they are anchored to the ground or have a foundation.

• True

• False