Structures Quiz

What is a structure?

• A supporting framework with a definite size, shape, & purpose that holds a load

• A weight supported by something or someone

• Ability to support a load

• Ability to maintain balance & stay in one place

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Which of the following is an example of a natural structure?

• Fishing net

• Bee hive

• Totem pole

• Building

What are ties in a structure?

• Beams or bars that are used to stop a structure from collapsing or falling down

• Strings that are used to hold two parts of a structure together

• A supporting framework with a definite size, shape, & purpose that holds a load

• A weight supported by something or someone

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In the Straw Structure Experiment, how could you reinforce your structure to make it stronger?

• By using more struts

• By using more ties

• By using more loads

• By using more stable materials

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Which tube fell first in Experiment 1 of the Cardboard Tube Experiment?

• Small

• Medium

• Large

• None of them fell

Why do you think the tubes fell in a certain order in Experiment 1 of the Cardboard Tube Experiment?

• Because of their size

• Because of their weight

• Because of their shape

• Because of their color

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Were the results of Experiment 1 & Experiment 2 different in the Cardboard Tube Experiment? Why or Why not?

• Yes, because the tubes were shaken differently

• Yes, because the tubes were of different sizes

• No, the results were the same

• No, the tubes were not shaken

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Why do animals build structures?

• To create protected homes

• To catch prey

• For communication between members of the same species

• All of the above

What is the purpose of the Cardboard Tube Experiment?

• To test the strength of different materials

• To observe the effects of gravity on objects

• To study the behavior of structures

• To investigate the properties of cardboard tubes

Which factor determines the order in which the tubes fell in Experiment 1 of the Cardboard Tube Experiment?

• Their size

• Their weight

• Their shape

• Their color