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