Quiz & Worksheet - Bridge Design Types & Materials

Instructions:

Choose an answer and hit 'next'. You will receive your score and answers at the end.

question 1 of 3

What is an arch bridge supported by?

abutments

steel cables

wooden trusses

girders

Worksheet

Print Bridge Design: Types & Materials Worksheet

1. What civilization can arch bridges be dated back to?

Ancient Greece
Ancient China
Ancient India
Ancient Africa

2. Which of the following types of bridges isn't good for areas that frequently experience high winds?

Cantilever bridge
Arch bridge
Suspension bridge
Girder bridge

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

The quiz/worksheet combo is a tool that lets you gauge your understanding of bridges and how they are designed. The different types of bridges and the materials used to build them are topics you need to know to pass the quiz.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

You can check your understanding of:

A type of bridge that should not be used in areas with high winds
Civilization in which arch bridges were first used
How arch bridges are supported
Material commonly used to build girder bridges

Skills Practiced

Information recall - access the knowledge you have gained about a popular material used in suspension bridges
Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the lesson on bridge design
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about the different types of bridges, including girder and arch bridges