Topic 1 - Type Of Structures

Question 1

Structures

Answer 1

An object with a definite size and shape, which serves a purpose or function. The parts of a structure have a specific arrangement that remains the same

Question 2

Function

Answer 2

Of a structure or object, it’s main purpose

Question 3

Forces

Answer 3

A push or pull, or anything that causes a change in the motion of an object

Question 4

Load

Answer 4

The weight carried or supported by a structure

Question 5

Natural structures

Answer 5

An object or structure not made by people

Question 6

Manufactured structures

Answer 6

An object or structure that is made by humans

Question 7

Design

Answer 7

The shape and size or a structure and the materials of which is it composed

Question 8

Mass structures

Answer 8

A structure, natural or manufactured, that is made by the piling up of materials; examples of a mass structure include a pyramid and a snow fort

Question 9

Frame structures

Answer 9

A type of structure in which a skeleton of materials supports the weight of the other parts

Question 10

Shell structures

Answer 10

A type of structure that obtains its strength from a thin, carefully shaped outer layer of material and that requires no internal frame; example of a shell structure includes an igloo and an egg