Bridges Quiz

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

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

Which bridge type involves beams supported on only one end?

• Cable-stayed bridge

• Cantilever bridge

• Brunel Truss bridge

• Stressed Ribbon bridge

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

• Drawbridge

• Cable-stayed bridge

• Suspension bridge

• Cantilever bridge

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

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

• Swing bridge

• Lift bridge

• Bascule bridge

• Submersible bridge

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

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

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

• $1 billion

• $5 billion

• $10 billion

• $15 billion

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

• 1 cent

• 5 cents

• 10 cents

• 25 cents