Pasta Bridge
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary scientific principle behind building a pasta bridge?
Tensile strength
Compressive strength
Elasticity
Thermal conductivity
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which type of pasta is most commonly used in pasta bridge competitions for its structural properties?
Spaghetti
Fettuccine
Penne
Lasagna
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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a pasta bridge experiment, what is the main variable that is typically tested?
Weight capacity
Color of pasta
Cooking time
Boiling temperature
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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3
NGSS.MS-ETS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What scientific concept explains why a pasta bridge can hold weight despite being made of brittle material?
Load distribution
Thermal expansion
Chemical bonding
Magnetic fields
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a common method to increase the strength of a pasta bridge?
Using glue to bond pasta
Boiling pasta before use
Painting pasta with varnish
Using shorter pasta pieces
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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3
NGSS.MS-ETS1-4
NGSS.MS-ETS1-2
NGSS.MS-ETS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the role of trusses in a pasta bridge?
To increase aesthetic appeal
To distribute load evenly
To reduce weight
To increase flexibility
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NGSS.MS-PS2-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a scientific experiment involving pasta bridges, what is the dependent variable?
Type of pasta used
Weight the bridge can hold
Length of the bridge
Color of the pasta
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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
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