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