Structures and Mechanisms: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Primary School Reception

Question 1

Which of these is a machine?

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A car

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A ball

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A tree

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A book

Question 2

What material is the strongest choice for building a bridge?

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Metal

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Paper

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 3

When building a bridge with wooden planks, which type of wood will make it strongest?

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Thick wood

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Thin wood

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Wood with lots of knots

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Wood that is painted red

Question 4

In machines, we have things called mechanisms that help them work. What do these mechanisms do?

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Help move or change the direction of something in a machine

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Hold objects together in a machine

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Change the speed of something in a machine

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Make a machine turn on and off

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a way to join parts of a toy so they can move?

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Nail

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Hinge

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Pivot

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Slider

Question 6

What tool helps us move things?

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A lever

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A book

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A tree

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A car

Question 7

When you push a toy car, what are you using to make it move?

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Force

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Color

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Shape

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Sound

Question 8

What happens when you push a toy car forward?

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You are pushing the car.

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You are pulling the car.

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You are lifting the car.

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You are kicking the car.

Question 9

What is a type of mechanism that helps move objects?

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A lever

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A table

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A chair

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A book

Question 10

What tool can you use to lift a heavy box?

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A long, thick stick

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A short, thin stick

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A piece of string

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A brick

Question 11

Which of these is NOT used to make something move?

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Table

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Lever

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Pulley

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Gear

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a force that can make things move?

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Magic

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Push

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Pull

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Gravity

Question 13

When you go to school on foot, what type of movement are you doing?

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Walking

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Running

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Hopping

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Swimming

Question 14

How can we make a tower that will stand up straight and not fall over?

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Give the tower a wide and strong bottom.

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Make the tower very tall and thin.

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Use only one type of block to build the tower.

Question 15

When you want to lift something heavy, which of these do you use?

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Crowbar

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Hammer

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Screwdriver

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Wrench

Question 16

What makes a structure less stable?

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Too much weight on top

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Strong materials

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Wide base

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Even weight distribution

Question 17

When you twist a door handle, what helps you push the door open?

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A lever

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A hinge

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A pulley

Question 18

What will help your tower stand up straight and not fall down?

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Using strong bricks

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Making the tower very tall

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Not putting a roof on your tower

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Balancing the tower carefully on one corner

Question 19

When you push a toy car forward, what are you doing?

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Pushing

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Pulling

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Rolling

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Lifting

Question 20

When building a structure, what is the most important thing to consider to make sure it is strong and won't fall down?

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The materials used to build the structure

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The shape of the structure

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The size of the structure

Question 21

What is used to keep two things a certain distance apart?

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A bolt and nut

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A lever

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A pulley

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A screw

Question 22

Which of these is the strongest?

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Metal spoon

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Paper

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Wooden spoon

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Plastic spoon

Question 23

When we build something, like a tower or a bridge, what is important to think about to make sure it is strong and won't fall down?

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The materials we use to build it

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The color of the structure

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The number of people who will use it

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How it looks

Question 24

You want to build a tall tower using blocks. What's the best way to make sure it doesn't fall down?

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Make the bottom wider.

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Use blocks that are all the same size and shape.

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Build your tower as quickly as you can.

Question 25

When building a tower out of blocks, which of these is **not** a force that we need to worry about?

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The color of the blocks

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The weight of the blocks

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The wind blowing against the tower

Question 26

We want to build a chair that won't fall over easily. Which part of the chair should be made of thick, strong wood?

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The legs

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The seat

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The back

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The arms

Question 27

How do different materials affect how strong a structure is?

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The strength of a structure depends on the materials used and how they are put together.

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Materials don't affect how strong a structure is.

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Materials only affect how a structure looks, not how strong it is.

Question 28

What everyday object uses a lever to work?

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A pair of scissors

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A ball

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A book

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A toy car

Question 29

What can a car door do?

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Open and close

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Stay still

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Move up and down

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Move left and right

Question 30

Why is it important to choose the right materials when building things?

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To make the structure strong and last a long time.

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To make the structure look nice.

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To build the structure quickly.

Question 31

How can we build a tower that is tall and won't fall over?

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Make the tower with a wide bottom and each layer smaller than the one below.

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Make the tower as tall as you can, even if it's narrow.

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Use glue to hold the blocks together.

Question 32

What three things make a structure strong?

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The shape, the materials, and how it's put together

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The size, the weight, and where it is

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The color, the texture, and the smell

Question 33

What force can cause a building to collapse?

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A powerful earthquake

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A large truck crashing into it

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A gentle breeze

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A soft pillow landing on it

Question 34

Which of these is very hard and good for building structures?

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Concrete

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Paper

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Plasticine

Question 35

Which of these helps us lift heavy objects, like a see-saw?

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Lever

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Block

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Spring

Question 36

Which of these is built to carry cars and people across a river?

Accepted Answer

A bridge

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A tunnel

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A boat

Question 37

Which of these can blow down a building?

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Wind

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Sun

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Rain

Question 38

Which of these can't be bent easily?

Accepted Answer

A wood plank

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A piece of cloth

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A ball

Question 39

Which of these lets us change the direction of a rope?

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Pulley

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Screw

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Wedge

Question 40

Which of these is a shelter you can put up and take down quickly?

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A tent

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A shed

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A castle

Question 41

Which of these makes things fall down?

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Gravity

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Bounce

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Push

Question 42

Which of these is a simple tool that makes work easier?

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A hammer

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A phone

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A pencil

Question 43

Which of these sticks things together?

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Glue

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Paper

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Scissors

Question 44

Which object can hold liquids like water?

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A bucket

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A box

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A hammer

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A piece of paper

Question 45

Which of these is a tool that makes work easier?

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A wheelbarrow

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A computer

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A pencil

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A book

Question 46

How can we make a structure taller?

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Add more pieces

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Make the pieces bigger

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Take away some pieces

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Paint it a different colour

Question 47

What is the use of a lever?

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To lift heavy objects

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To turn wheels

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To hold things together

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To make sounds

Question 48

How does a pulley help us?

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It makes lifting things easier

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It makes things move faster

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It makes things look prettier

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It makes things smell better

Question 49

How can we test if a bridge is strong?

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Put weights on it

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Push it with your hand

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Drop it from a height

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Throw a ball at it

Question 50

How can you make a block tower stand up tall and strong?

Accepted Answer

Make the bottom wider.

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Make the tower taller.

Question 51

Which of these is NOT a good choice for building a bridge?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Wood

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Metal

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Stone

Question 52

What pulls things down to the ground?

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Electricity

Question 53

Which shape is the strongest when used to build a structure?

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Triangle

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Square

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Circle

Question 54

Which of these materials is best for building a strong structure?

Accepted Answer

Wood

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Paper

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Sand

Question 55

Which of these is a structure that is built to hold weight?

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Bridge

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Car

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Airplane

Question 56

What tool can we use to measure how strong a structure is?

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Spring balance

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Ruler

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Scale

Question 57

Which of these is a material that is very strong?

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Metal

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Paper

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 58

Which of these is NOT a type of mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Car

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Lever

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Pulley

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Gear

Question 59

Which of these is NOT a type of simple machine?

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Computer

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Lever

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Wheel and axle

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Pulley

Question 60

What makes things fall down?

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Gravity

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Wind

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Friction

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Electricity

Question 61

Which of these is a strong and unbendable structure?

Accepted Answer

A flagpole

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A bridge

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A tent

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A swing

Question 62

How can you best join two pieces of wood together?

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Nails

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Tape

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Glue

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String

Question 63

Which of these is NOT a safety rule when using tools?

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Use sharp tools

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Wear gloves

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Always tell an adult if you need help

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Never run with scissors

Question 64

How can you make sure a structure is steady and won't fall over?

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Use a wide bottom

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Build it very high

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Make it as light as possible

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Add lots of decorations