Material
Functions
Bridges
Natural/Man-made
Famous Structures
100
Name two materials you could use to build a small bridge across a river.
Stone, wood, concrete, steel
100
Why were the heaters in our school built?
To keep our school warm.
100
Can you name three different types of bridges?
Truss, Beam, Suspension
100
True or False: A Beehive is a natural structure?
True
100
This famous structure is located in India and is made of white marble, stones and jewels
The Taj Mahal
200
Name five objects made out of wood.
Answers will vary
200
The function of this famous tower is for communication and radio - it was built in a country where they speak another language. Bonjour!
The Eiffel Tower
200
What is the colour of the Golden Gate bridge?
It is orangish-redish.
200
What is the tallest man-made free standing tower in Canada?
The CN Tower
200
What is the name of the president's house located in the United States of America?
The White House
300
Name 5 different materials which are used to build a house.
Wood, bricks, steel, plastic, ciment, sand, glass, etc.
300
What is the function of the famous structure "The Great Sphinx"?
To guard the pyramids.
300
What do we call a bridge that is built to carry water?
An aqueduct
300
What is the longest man-made structure in China?
The Great Wall of China
300
Where is the Hoover Dam located?
It is in Nevada, USA.
400
What is plastic made out of?
Petroleum (oil)
400
What is the purpose of the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Why was it built?
It was used as a bell tower.
400
What is the name of the famous bridge in London, England?
The Tower Bridge
400
What natural structre does a beaver create? What do they use to make their home?
It is a beaver dam - they use sticks, stones and mud.
400
Where is the leaning tower of Pisa located?
In Pisa, Italy.
500
What is the strongest natural material?
The strongest material is a diamond.
500
Why were the pyramids built?
To bury important people, like Pharaohs, who died in Egypt.
500
What is the longest bridge in Canada?
The Confederation Bridge
500
What was the name of the insect in the video we watched who built an entire kingdom under the ground?
Termites (ants)
500
What the is the name of the largest free standing building and where is it located?
It is the Burj Khalifa, which is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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