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An UNDERGROUND FOUNDATION helps keep a building from....
a) leaning
b) moving
c) sinking
d) all of the above

Why is the Eiffel Tower so strong and stable?
a) It has triangles and arches in its framework.
b) It is made of concrete.
c) It has a small base.
d) It has NO open shapes in it so the wind can't blow through it.

We did an experiment on STABILITY using 3 tubes of different heights? Which one was the LEAST stable?
a) the tallest tube
b) the medium tube
c) the shortest tube
d)

What do you call a beam or bar that is used to STOP A STRUCTURE FROM FALLING DOWN?
a) tie
b) strut
c) column
d) foundation

Which shape is the MOST STABLE?
a) triangle
b) circle
c) square
d) rectangle

A force that STRETCHES something is called....
a) tension
b) compression
c) magnetic
d) friction

How can you INCREASE the STABILITY of a structure?
a) by adding triangle shapes
b) adding width or weight to the base
c) adding layers of material to the structure
d) all of the above would increase stability

Which shape is the strongest COLUMN shape?
a) circle
b) triangle
c) square
d) rectangle

Which one of the following items would be the MOST STABLE?
a) hockey puck
b) rubber boot
c) lamp
d) bowl

Which term is defined as... 'a supporting framework with a definite SIZE, SHAPE and PURPOSE that supports a LOAD'?
a) strong
b) structure
c) stable
d) material

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