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