Section 1.0

Question 1

Define Structure

Answer 1

Any object that provides support;a structure may be made up of one or more parts, and it may be large or small

Question 2

Define Force

Answer 2

A push or pull that tends to cause an object to cause an object to change its movement or shape; force is measured in newtons: an example of force would be pushing a scooter.

Question 3

Define Aesthetics

Answer 3

The pleasing effect appearance or effect that an object has because of its design

Question 4

Define Frame Structure

Answer 4

Structure containing of a rigid arrangement of parts joined together

Question 7

Define Function

Answer 7

The use or purpose of a structure

Question 8

Define Shell Structure

Answer 8

Structure with solid outer surface (which may be rounded or flat in shape) and a hollow inner area

Question 9

Why are Structures so different around the world?

Answer 9

Climate, culture, tradition, technology,and economics

Question 11

Define Solid Structure

Answer 11

Structure made of a solid piece(or a combination of pieces) of strong material

Question 12

A skeleton is an example of what type of structure?

Answer 12

Frame structure

Question 13

A plastic cup is an example of what type of structure?

Answer 13

A shell Structure

Question 14

A brick wall is an example of what type of structure?

Answer 14

A solid structure

Question 15

Which structure type is the strongest?

Answer 15

Solid structures

Question 16

Which structure type is the heaviest to move?

Answer 16

Solid structures

Question 17

Why are frame structures lighter than solid structures?

Answer 17

They use less material

Question 18

How can shell structures be strengthened?

Answer 18

Make theme with a rounded outer surface instead of flat surface

Question 19

What did Canadian inventor, Norman Breakey, create?

Answer 19

The hand-held paint roller that is still used today

Question 20

Which structure is commonly used to provide protection?

Answer 20

Shell structures
(i.e. Bike helmets)

Question 21

Define Structural Strength

Answer 21

The capacity of a structure to support both the load of its own materials plus any additional load applied to it.

Question 22

Why are shell structures lighter that solid structures?

Answer 22

Shell structures have a hollow interior

Question 23

Define Structural Stability

Answer 23

The ability of a structure to maintain its position even when it is being acted on by forces, being balanced, difficult to topple over

Question 24

What are two key characteristics of homes?

Answer 24

They are stable, and they provide shelter for the people who live inside them.

Question 25

What natural structure inspired egg cartons?

Answer 25

Honeycomb from bees’ hives

Question 26

What natural structure inspired barb wire?

Answer 26

Thorns in rose bushes

Question 27

What is the purpose of

Inukshuk?

Answer 27

They serve as signs to help guide travelers in the Canadian north.

Question 28

A hand in a cup shape represents a…

Answer 28

… shel structure

Question 29

A hand in a fist shape represents a…

Answer 29

… a solid structure

Question 30

Hands with fingertips touching represents a…

Answer 30

Frame structure

Question 31

What are two functions of a car?

Answer 31

Move and shelter cargo, and move and shelter people

Question 33

Which is stronger:

Frame or Shell structures?

Answer 33

Shell structures