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What is anything that is built?
what is a structure
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What does human made mean?
human made structures are structures made by humans
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What do you call a type of soil that can be made into bricks?
clay
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When building a structure what is is clay used for? Give me 2 points
walls and floors
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Why are foundations built as the bottom of a structure?
> To support all the mass made of heavy materials > Hold the structure straight up > Cannot move, they must be stable
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What is a structure that is built for people to use. I am looking for a specific word.
what is a building
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What does natural made mean?
natural made structures are not made by human but made by animals or have come naturally from the earth.
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What do you call a material that can be used as a whole, or broken into pieces. This material is also long lasting?
Stones
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When building a structure, what is concrete used for? Give me 3 points.
sidewalks, floor, walls, foundation
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What shape do we see on most structures, and is known to be the most stable?
Triangles
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Who is the person who designs structures?
Architect
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What is a bridge and what is the purpose of it?
human made and to get cars or people to the other side when water is below it.
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What is a material that comes from trees,easy to use and can be held together by nails?
Wood
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When building a structure, what is stone used for? Give me 2 points
walls and first layer of foundation
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What are the 3 major points architects need to think about before building a structure?
>purpose of the structure >how much money they have >weather in the area they plan on building
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What is a long piece lying sideways in a building frame? Its usually made of wood, concrete or metal
Beam
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What is A spider's web and what is the purpose of this structure?
natural made and is used for spiders to live in and to get food for spiders
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What is a material that is made from melted sand, light shines through it and can me made in many different colours.
Glass.
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When building a structure what is wood used for? Give me 3 points.
beam, frame and post
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What is part of the building determines the shape of the building?
Frame
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What is the part of a building frame that stands straight up?
Post
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What is a home?
human made and is for people to live in. It protects people from natural disasters.
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What is a material that is made from metal, is very strong and can be melted and molded?
Steel
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When building a structure, what is glass used for? Give me 2 points.
patio door, windows
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What does the word Tension mean?
Tension is when you pull things apart