Building Bridges
  • 1. Which type of bridge is known for its arch shape?
A) Arch bridge
B) Suspension bridge
C) Beam bridge
D) Cable-stayed bridge
  • 2. Which famous bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York City?
A) Golden Gate Bridge
B) London Bridge
C) Sydney Harbour Bridge
D) Brooklyn Bridge
  • 3. What type of bridge is made of cantilevers extending from supporting piers?
A) Chain bridge
B) Arch bridge
C) Suspension bridge
D) Cantilever bridge
  • 4. What does the term 'span' refer to in bridge construction?
A) The distance between two bridge supports
B) The height of the bridge
C) The weight of the bridge
D) The material of the bridge
  • 5. Which famous bridge in San Francisco is often shrouded in fog?
A) Golden Gate Bridge
B) Sydney Harbour Bridge
C) Brooklyn Bridge
D) Tower Bridge
  • 6. What type of bridge has cables that suspend the bridge deck from the main supporting cables?
A) Truss bridge
B) Frame bridge
C) Suspension bridge
D) Cantilever bridge
  • 7. Which ancient civilization is known for building advanced bridges using stone arches?
A) Greeks
B) Romans
C) Egyptians
D) Mayans
  • 8. What is the longest steel arch bridge in the world, located in Australia?
A) Brooklyn Bridge
B) Golden Gate Bridge
C) Tower Bridge
D) Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • 9. What bridge in London is known for its two impressive towers?
A) Brooklyn Bridge
B) Tower Bridge
C) London Bridge
D) Golden Gate Bridge
  • 10. Which bridge in Amsterdam is famous for its many cycling lanes and vibrant atmosphere?
A) Charles Bridge
B) Millau Viaduct
C) Magere Brug
D) Rialto Bridge
  • 11. What common material is used for the deck of a bridge?
A) Glass
B) Rubber
C) Clay
D) Concrete
  • 12. What is the purpose of the abutments in a bridge structure?
A) To support the ends of the bridge
B) To provide lighting
C) To control the bridge's height
D) To house the bridge operator
  • 13. Where is the famous Charles Bridge located?
A) Rome, Italy
B) Istanbul, Turkey
C) Paris, France
D) Prague, Czech Republic
  • 14. Which type of bridge uses triangular units to distribute forces across the structure?
A) Suspension bridge
B) Arch bridge
C) Cantilever bridge
D) Truss bridge
  • 15. Where can you find the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge known for its shops in Italy?
A) Rome
B) Milan
C) Florence
D) Venice
  • 16. Which material is commonly used in bridge construction for its strength and durability?
A) Wood
B) Glass
C) Plastic
D) Steel
  • 17. Which type of bridge is like a simplified version of a suspension bridge, with cables connected directly to the deck?
A) Cable-stayed bridge
B) Truss bridge
C) Beam bridge
D) Arch bridge
  • 18. What is a suspension bridge supported by?
A) Wooden beams
B) Concrete columns
C) Cables
D) Metal rods
  • 19. What is the purpose of a beam in a beam bridge?
A) To hold the suspension cables
B) To provide decorative elements
C) To rotate around a central point
D) To support the weight of the bridge
  • 20. Which famous engineer and architect designed the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City?
A) Robert Maillart
B) Gustave Eiffel
C) John A. Roebling
D) Thomas Telford
  • 21. Which type of bridge is commonly used for crossing rivers and valleys due to its simple design?
A) Arch bridge
B) Suspension bridge
C) Beam bridge
D) Cable-stayed bridge
  • 22. Which method is commonly used to test the load-bearing capacity of a new bridge?
A) Material Sampling
B) Load Testing
C) Bridge Modeling
D) Visual Inspection
  • 23. What term refers to the gradual sinking or lowering of a structure's foundation into the ground?
A) Expansion
B) Collapse
C) Erosion
D) Settlement
  • 24. The Øresund Bridge connects Sweden and which other country?
A) Germany
B) Norway
C) Denmark
D) Finland
  • 25. The Golden Gate Bridge is located in which city?
A) San Francisco
B) New York
C) Los Angeles
D) Chicago
  • 26. A bridge that can move to allow boats to pass through is known as a _____ bridge.
A) Drawbridge
B) Cantilever Bridge
C) Flyover Bridge
D) Fixed Bridge
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