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