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plastic
name two materials used to make bridges.
rock, metal, stone, wood, glass
a strong, shiny material that comes from rocks in the ground.
a) plastic
b) cardboard
c) paper
d) metal
d) metal
Windows are made of this material.
glass
Name 2 different kinds of paper.
writing paper, card stock, paper towel, tissue paper, etc
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natural
Which shape is often used in bridges because of its strength?
the triangle
can soak up water
a) flexible
b) synthetic
c) absorbent
d) rigid
c) absorbent
We use this material to make floors, pencils, and basketball courts.
wood
Which one of the properties below helps paper soak up water?
a) flexible
b) smooth
c) absorbent
c) absorbent
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brittle
I want to build a strong bridge that can withstand all kinds of weather. Which material would be best?
a) plastic
b) metal
c) wood
b) metal
splinters of shatters easily
a) brittle
b) transparent
c) fabric
d) soft
a) brittle
We use this material to make water bottles.
plastic
True or false.
A piece of paper can be folded in half more than 8 times.
FALSE
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insulator
Please name bridge on page 45 of your textbook.
The Golden Gate Bridge (America).
material that transmits heat, sound or electricity; allows heat to pass through easily
a) conductor
b) insulator
c) rigid
d) Alice
a) conductor
We use this material to makes balloons and tires.
rubber
I have spilled some water. Which type of paper will soak up the water fastest?
a) paper towel
b) card stock
c) A4 printing paper
a) paper towel
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transparent
There are two forces that act upon a bridge.
Name both of them.
Compression and tension.
goes back to its original shape after being squashed or stretched
a) synthetic
b) natural
c) elastic
d) shiny
c) elastic
We use this material to make shoes and belts.
(HINT: we get it from animals).
leather
What is Gabe's favorite sport? :)
football/soccer