Natural Structures
What are spider webs made of?
Silk
True or False: It took over 1,000 years to construct the Great Wall of China?
True; It took over 2,000 years
What type of shell structure do humans use to protect themselves when biking or playing sports?
A helmet
What part of the human body acts like a frame structure, holding everything in place?
The skeleton
What kind of solid structure holds back water in a river or reservoir?
A dam
What is the hard outer shell of a crab or lobster called?
The exoskeleton
What man-made structure orbits Earth and helps with communication and weather forecasting?
Satellite
Name two groups of animals that lay eggs
Two of: Birds, reptiles, amphibians, or fish
What famous frame structure in Paris was built for the 1889 World’s Fair?
The Eiffel tower
What natural solid structure forms from compacted layers of snow and ice?
A glacier
What is the natural tree of Canada?
The Maple tree
What famous structure in New York Harbor was a gift from France?
Statue of Liberty
The Sydney Opera House is famous for its shell-shaped roofs. What country is it located in?
Australia
Fill in the blank: Beavers are known for building dams. Because of this, the are often referred to as "Natural _______'s"
Natural Engineers
What part of a tree acts as a solid structure, supporting branches and leaves?
the trunk
How many bones are there in the human body?
206 bones
What’s the name of the world’s tallest building, located in Dubai?
Burj Khalifa
Which ocean animal makes its own shell by releasing calcium from its body over time?
A Clam
In engineering, what geometric shape is most often used in frame structures for maximum strength and stability?
The triangle
The Hoover Dam is one of the largest solid structures in the world. What material is it made from?
Concrete
What does the word "testudinal" mean?
To resemble a turtle or tortoise shell
What kind of structure stores grain or animal feed on a farm?
Silo
What do we call the strong, curved outer layer that protects a beetle’s wings?
Elytra
In tall buildings, engineers often use a “truss” system. What is a truss?
A rigid framework of beams arranged in triangles to add strength and stability
Mountains are natural solid structures. What force of nature formed most of them?
The movement and collision of tectonic plates