science chapter 10

Question 1

Structure:

Answer 1

Structure: anything made of parts put together for a particular purpose (or purposes).

Question 2

Function:

Answer 2

the task or purpose of a structure

Question 3

Form:

Answer 3

the shape and physical appearance of a structure.

Question 4

Load:

Answer 4

Load: a force acting on a structure

Question 5

Dead load:

Answer 5

a type of static load caused by the weight of the structure itself

Question 6

Live load:

Answer 6

a type of static load caused by the weight of the objects it supports

Question 7

Dynamic load:

Answer 7

any load on a structure that is not caused by gravity; for example, wind or rushing water

Question 8

Force:

Answer 8

a push or a pull

Question 9

Gravity:

Answer 9

the force of attraction between all objects; it is noticeable when at least one of the objects has a large mass; it is a non-contact force

Question 10

Mass:

Answer 10

the quantity of matter in an object, commonly measured in grams (g) or kilograms (kg)

Question 11

Weight:

Answer 11

the force of gravity acting downward on an object, measured in newtons (N)

Question 12

Solid structure:

Answer 12

an object that uses solid construction to support loads

Question 13

Frame structure:

Answer 13

a network of parts that supports loads

Question 14

Shell structure:

Answer 14

a hollow structure with a curved shape providing high strength and rigidity

Question 15

examples of shell structures

Answer 15

1. bee hive
2. egg shells
3. helmets
4. boats
5. waterbottle

Question 16

examples of frame structure

Answer 16

1. skeleton
2. hydro towers
3. bridges

Question 16

examples of solid structure

Answer 16

1. tree trunk
2. brick walls
3. marble statues