Construction with Materials: Exploring Different Materials for Building

Question 1

Which material can support the most weight for a bridge?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

Cardboard

Answer

Paper

Answer

Wood

Question 2

What shape is the most sturdy for a 3D structure?

Accepted Answer

Triangle

Answer

Circle

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Square

Answer

Rectangle

Question 3

Which material is the easiest to bend?

Accepted Answer

Paper

Answer

Cardboard

Answer

Wood

Answer

Metal

Question 4

Which material can keep water out the best?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

Cardboard

Answer

Paper

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Wood

Question 5

What should you do first when planning a construction project?

Accepted Answer

Write down your ideas

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Draw a picture

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Ask a friend for help

Answer

Just start building

Question 6

Which material is the most waterproof?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Paper

Answer

Cardboard

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Wood

Question 7

Which material is the strongest for building?

Accepted Answer

Wood

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Paper

Answer

Cardboard

Question 8

Which material doesn't let water pass through?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

Answer

Wood

Answer

Cardboard

Answer

Paper

Question 9

What tool can you NOT use for building?

Accepted Answer

Paintbrush

Answer

Scissors

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Ruler

Answer

Hammer

Question 10

We use **wood** when we want to build something that is tough and will not break easily.

Accepted Answer

Wood

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Paper

Answer

Cardboard

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Fabric

Question 11

We use **scissors** to cut cardboard.

Accepted Answer

Scissors

Answer

Hammer

Answer

Tape

Answer

Glue

Question 12

We use **glue** to connect two pieces of cardboard together.

Accepted Answer

Glue

Answer

Tape

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String

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Staples

Question 13

We use **squares** to create a cube.

Accepted Answer

Squares

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Triangles

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Circles

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Rectangles

Question 14

Fabric is a material that can bend and be used to create curved shapes.

Accepted Answer

Fabric

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Paper

Answer

Cardboard

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Wood

Question 15

To make sure our construction is strong, we need to **connect the pieces securely**.

Accepted Answer

Connect the pieces securely

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Use a strong base

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Make it as tall as possible

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Use as much material as we can

Question 16

We use different materials in construction to **achieve different properties**.

Accepted Answer

To achieve different properties

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To create different shapes

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To make the construction more beautiful

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To make it easier to build

Question 17

Water is not a material that we can use for construction because it is not solid.

Accepted Answer

Water

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Metal

Answer

Wood

Question 18

Construction is the process of putting together different materials to create something.

Accepted Answer

Construction

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Building

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Making

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Designing

Question 19

Which material, when used to make a tower, will make it strong?

Accepted Answer

Cardboard

Answer

Paper

Answer

Playdough

Answer

Fabric

Question 20

What tool should you use to cut cardboard?

Accepted Answer

Scissors

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Hammer

Answer

Paintbrush

Answer

Glue

Question 21

Which of these items can be used to stick two pieces of card together?

Accepted Answer

Tape

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String

Answer

Nails

Answer

Screws

Question 22

Which of the following is a three-dimensional shape?

Accepted Answer

Cube

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Line

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Square

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Triangle

Question 23

What is the name of the structure that supports a building?

Accepted Answer

Foundation

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Base

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Scaffolding

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Roof

Question 24

What is the first step in designing a structure?

Accepted Answer

Making a drawing

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Collecting materials

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Building the structure

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Testing the structure

Question 25

What is the purpose of making a prototype?

Accepted Answer

To test a design before building the actual structure

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To make a perfect copy of a structure

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To decorate a structure

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To play with

Question 26

Why are bridges often made of metal?

Accepted Answer

Metal is strong and can hold a lot of weight

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Metal is lightweight

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Metal keeps water out

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Metal is flexible

Question 27

What tool is used to cut wood?

Accepted Answer

Saw

Answer

Hammer

Answer

Scissors

Answer

Glue

Question 28

What makes pieces of wood stick together?

Accepted Answer

Nails

Answer

Tape

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String

Answer

Staples

Question 29

What should you NOT do when using tools?

Accepted Answer

Run with scissors

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Wear gloves

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Keep tools sharp

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Use tools for their intended purpose

Question 30

Why do we use glue in construction?

Accepted Answer

To make things stick together

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To make things easier to cut

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To make things waterproof

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To add colour

Question 31

How do we join two pieces of wood together at right angles?

Accepted Answer

Mitre joint

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Butt joint

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Tongue and groove joint

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Dovetail joint

Question 32

Where is the best place to keep construction materials?

Accepted Answer

In a dry cupboard

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In a damp shed

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Under the bed

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In the garden

Question 33

When building a house, why is it important to choose the right materials?

Accepted Answer

Different materials have different strengths and weaknesses.

Answer

Some materials are more expensive than others.

Answer

Different materials have different appearances.

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We should use up all the materials we have.

Question 34

Which of these materials is the strongest and can hold a bridge together?

Accepted Answer

A piece of wood

Answer

A piece of paper

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A piece of cotton

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A piece of fabric

Question 35

Which of these tools is used to cut paper?

Accepted Answer

A pair of scissors

Answer

A hammer

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A saw

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A screwdriver

Question 36

Which material can be bent and twisted the most without breaking?

Accepted Answer

String

Answer

Cardboard

Answer

Wood

Answer

Metal

Question 37

What is glue used for?

Accepted Answer

To make something stronger

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To make something weaker

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To make something look pretty

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To make something disappear

Question 38

What is the best way to attach two pieces of wood together so that they stay together?

Accepted Answer

With nails

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With tape

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With glue

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With string

Question 39

Which material is the best choice for making a boat that can float on water?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

Answer

Cardboard

Answer

Metal

Answer

Wood

Question 40

Which way do you put the pieces of wood together to make a corner?

Accepted Answer

At a right angle

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End to end

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Side by side

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On top of each other

Question 41

Why do we use a shape we draw on paper to help us cut out shapes?

Accepted Answer

To make sure they are the same shape

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To make it quicker

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To make them look pretty

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To make them stronger

Question 42

Which material is the best to make a house that will stand up on its own?

Accepted Answer

Wood

Answer

Paper

Answer

Plasticine

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Fabric

Question 43

What is the most important rule to remember when you are using sharp scissors?

Accepted Answer

Don't cut towards yourself

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Wear gloves

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Keep your workspace messy

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Use the sharpest scissors you can find

Question 44

Which of these is a shape that has three sides?

Accepted Answer

Triangle

Answer

Square

Answer

Cube

Answer

Line

Question 45

What is the part of the scissors that you hold called?

Accepted Answer

Handle

Answer

Blade

Answer

Joint

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Tip

Question 46

Which material will not get wet?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

Answer

Cardboard

Answer

Paper

Answer

Wood

Question 47

Which material would you use to build a tall and strong tower?

Accepted Answer

Cardboard

Answer

Playdough

Answer

Fabric

Answer

Paper

Question 48

What tool do you use to cut cardboard or paper?

Accepted Answer

Scissors

Answer

Hammer

Answer

Tape

Answer

Paintbrush

Question 49

What do you need to make a strong joint between two pieces of cardboard?

Accepted Answer

Use tape or glue

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Draw a line on the edges

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Fold the edges over

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Leave the edges loose

Question 50

Which material is the best for making a rainproof structure?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

Answer

Wood

Answer

Paper

Answer

Fabric

Question 51

What do you use to join pieces of wood together?

Accepted Answer

Nails or screws

Answer

Tape

Answer

String

Answer

Glue

Question 52

Which shape is the strongest for a bridge?

Accepted Answer

Arch

Answer

Rectangle

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Square

Answer

Triangle

Question 53

What do you need to do to make a structure stand up straight and not fall over?

Accepted Answer

Use a wide base and avoid top-heavy designs

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Use only very strong materials

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Make sure the structure is perfectly symmetrical

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Build the structure on a very flat surface

Question 54

What do you use to measure the length of a piece of material?

Accepted Answer

Ruler

Answer

Protractor

Answer

Thermometer

Answer

Scales