Construction

What is the first task in preparing the site?

• Clearing the trees and bushes

• Removing any old structures

• Level the ground for the foundation

• All of the above

The ________ connects the structure to the ground and it spreads out the weight. Select the best word that applies.

• Pad

• Shelter

• Foundation

• Superstructure

This part of the structure is seen above the ground. This is called the ________.

• Foundation

• Superstructure

• structure

• Substructure

What is the name of this lesson?

• Construction Technology

• Biotechnology

• Communication technology

• None of the above

Structures that can be moved from one place to another are considered _________.

• Permanent structures

• Portable structures

• Movable structures

• None of the above

This part of the structure connects the house to the earth

• foundation

• survey

• platform

• none of the above

What type of material is mostly used to create a foundation for a home?

• Metal

• plastic

• concrete

• None of the above

The weight of the structure is also referred to as its :

• load

• pencil

• cup

• none of the above

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You see a crane carrying a load of supplies at a construction site. The rope holding the supplies to the crane is experiencing _____________. 

• compression 

• tension

• buckle

• torsion

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What is the primary purpose of using a foundation in construction?

• To provide aesthetic appeal

• To connect the structure to the ground and distribute weight

• To increase the height of the building

• To reduce construction costs