Technology Quiz, Chapter 4, Structures, Sollutions to problems

Which of the following is a sustainable alternative to reduce carbon emissions from cars?

• Use diesel-powered cars
• Use electric-powered cars
• Increase car sales
• Reduce public transport

How can public transport help reduce carbon emissions?

• By building more roads
• By encouraging personal car use
• By using underground or sky trains
• By stopping bicycle usage

What is one way to reduce pollution from excess paper use?

• Burn all paper waste
• Use plastic packaging instead
• Use Kindles and Tablets
• Print more newspapers

Which of the following helps reduce the demand for new building materials?

• Use fresh cement only
• Recycle building waste like bricks and concrete
• Use only natural stones
• Import more materials

What is one benefit of transporting goods via rail instead of road?

• Increases road repair costs
• Increases road traffic
• Reduces accidents and road damage
• Decreases container space

How can underused stadiums be repurposed to benefit the community?

• Leave them unused
• Convert them into malls or business parks
• Use for parking only
• Demolish them immediately

Why is improper disposal of cell phone batteries harmful?

• They are reusable
• They contain heavy metals that can contaminate soil and water
• They are too expensive
• They contain plastic only

What does the term 'static' refer to in structures?

• Moving forces
• Changing shapes
• Not moving
• Pulling forces

Which of the following is a dynamic force?

• Structure’s own weight
• Load on a bridge
• Wind
• Pillars

Which force causes stretching or lengthening?

• Compression
• Shear
• Tension
• Torsion