Bridges Quiz 3-5

Which type of bridge is the weakest?

• Suspension

• Beam

• Truss

• Arched

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In a bridge, which two forces act in direct opposition to one another?

• Gravity and compression

• Gravity and tension

• Tension and compression

What can you infer about beam bridges from the information presented in the movie?

• A. Beam bridges are the oldest type of bridge

• B. Very few beam bridges exist around the world

• C. Beam bridges cannot be built over long distances

Which shape would you find in a truss bridge?

• Circle

• Triangle

• Hexagon

• Semi-circle

If you applied compression to an empty cardboard box, what would you be doing?

• Placing a heavy weight on top of the box

• Pulling the box apart

• Pushing the sides of the box together

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How does a suspension bridge transfer the forces at work on the deck of the bridge?

• Through a series of trusses

• Through pulleys and levers

• Through cables and towers

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Where might you find a beam bridge with only two piers? Choose the best answer.

• Crossing one of the Great Lakes

• Crossing a narrow creek

• Crossing a wide, deep river