Science and Engineering Quiz

What are atoms?

• a kind of particle

• not matter

• Molecules

• Tools

What is the Engineering and Design Process used for?

• only building things

• Solving problems

• Teaching students

• Growing plants

What problem does Venice face?

• Earthquakes

• Flooding

• Tornadoes

• Drought

What is the first step in the Engineering and Design Process?

• Building a model

• Defining the problem

• Testing the solution

• Drawing diagrams

What must engineers do once they have a possible solution in mind?

• Build the solution

• Design the solution

• Ignore the problem

• Start over

Why did the Venetian engineers need to design a solution?

• To build a new city

• To protect the city from high water levels

• To create a new transportation system

• To improve the city's economy

What do engineers do after testing the prototype?

• They immediately build the final product

• They evaluate the solution and make improvements

• They abandon the project

• They start a new project

What is an important end step in the Engineering and Design Process?

• Building the final product

• Communicating results

• Testing the prototype

• Creating a specific plan

How long has the Venice Tide Barrier project taken so far?

• A few months

• A few years

• Several decades

• A few weeks

What is the benefit of the Engineering and Design Process despite its length?

• It is very quick

• It helps solve some of the biggest problems our world faces

• It is very cheap

• It requires no planning