Bridges Quiz

Bridges Quiz

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Jeff Utz

Science

8th Grade

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36 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of bridge is the Royal Albert Bridge, as described in the text?

Cable-stayed bridge

Cantilever bridge

Brunel Truss bridge

Stressed Ribbon bridge

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of bridge is described as being supported by cables from an arched metal tube?

Cable-stayed bridge

Cantilever bridge

Brunel Truss bridge

Stressed Ribbon bridge

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which bridge type involves beams supported on only one end?

Cable-stayed bridge

Cantilever bridge

Brunel Truss bridge

Stressed Ribbon bridge

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which bridge design is noted for allowing big ships to pass underneath but is expensive?

Drawbridge

Cable-stayed bridge

Suspension bridge

Cantilever bridge

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of a drawbridge?

To allow easy pedestrian crossing

To protect structures such as castles

To support heavy traffic loads

To connect two high points over a valley

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of bridge uses counterweights to hoist the split roadway upward?

Swing bridge

Lift bridge

Bascule bridge

Submersible bridge

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which bridge is known for having a central section that rotates 90 degrees to allow boats to pass?

Curling bridge

Bascule bridge

Lift bridge

Swing bridge

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the curling bridge mentioned in the text?

It uses a single counterweight

It can lift its entire structure

It consists of eight triangular segments that curl

It submerges under water

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much was the estimated cost of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge?

$1 billion

$5 billion

$10 billion

$15 billion

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the toll for pedestrians crossing the Brooklyn Bridge on its opening day?

1 cent

5 cents

10 cents

25 cents

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