Classification of Structures - Section 4.1 Quiz

Which of the following in not an example of a structure designed to contain something?
1. Wind turbine
2. Retaining wall
3. Dog carrier
4. Driver's seat air bag
Which of the following words is not a common classification of a structure?
1. Caliber
2. Form
3. Material
4. Function
Which of the items below is the best example of a solid structure?
1. Cement brick
2. Light bulb
3. Fishing net
4. Feather pillow
Which of the items below is the best example of a frame structure?
1. A bird nest of twigs
2. A log bridge
3. A stone retaining wall
4. An orange
Which classification below best describes the structure of the Earth?
1. Solid structure
2. Frame structure
3. Integral structure
4. Form structure
Your mom just made delicious stuffed pasta shells for supper. You could describe the pasta shells as shell structures designed to contain something. This description would be based on which two criteria listed below?
1. Form and function
2. Form and material
3. Structure and concept
4. Function and style
Consider three famous man-made structures: The Eiffel Tower, The Great Pyramids of Egypt and the Statue of David. Which list below best describes these structures in correct order?
1. Frame, shell, solid
2. Frame, frame, solid
3. Shell, solid, frame
4. Shell, shell, frame
Which of the following type of chair is the best example of a shell structure?
1. Egg chair
2. Twig chair
3. Stuffed arm chair
4. Molded plastic angle chair
Imagine that you would like to construct a solid structure model of your pet dog. Which material listed below would be the best choice from which to construct it?
1. Modeling clay
2. Toothpicks
3. Balloons
4. Styrofoam block
Imagine that you would like to build a kite that is light-weight yet strong. Which group of materials below would be your best choice?
1. Fabric and popsicle sticks
2. Modeling clay and Styrofoam peanuts
3. Balloons and wire
4. Tin foil and construction paper