Miscellaneous
What is the function of boat?
To travel across water.
Why is a roof made out of trusses (triangles)?
Because triangles are the strongest shape.
Standing on two legs gives me strength or stability?
Stability
Stone is a durable and flexible material. True or False?
False - it is durable but not flexible.
Is a tree an animal made structure?
What is the function of a table?
To hold things.
What materials can be used for flooring in a house?
wood, marble, tiles, carpet
My chair not breaking when I sit on it shows it has strength or stability?
Strength
What is the word for long lasting?
Durable
A volcano is an animal made structure. True or False
False - it is nature made
What is the function of a drone?
To see things from high above and / or take pictures.
Is a strut for compression or tension?
Compression
The gymnast needs strength or stability to stay on the balance beam?
Stability
Name a structure that is made with triangles.
truss bridge, chart stands, roofs,
Give an example of a natural made structure.
Tree, flower, waterfall, cave, mountain, hill, volcano, etc.
What do skyscrapers have to make them more stable?
pillings, foundation and wide base.
What can be found in the wall of a house?
wires, pipes and insulation
A tall stool will have more stability than a shorter stool. True or False
False - a shorter stool has a lower centre of gravity; which is more stable.
Name a material that is long lasting.
steel, stone, rubber, plastic
Name 5 items that are man-made.
Answers will vary.
A structure is stable when it is able to keep its balance and stay in place. True or False?
True
Does a low centre of gravity make a structure more or less stable?
Makes is more stable.
The walls of a house need to have strength or stability to hold up the roof?
Strength
How can a rope be made stronger?
Braiding or layering.
Name 4 animal made structures?
Beehive, spider web, termite hill, beaver dam, bird nest, ant hill, bunny burrow, wasp nest, etc.