Bridges and Earthquakes
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain how earthquakes can damage bridges and describe one way engineers design bridges to withstand earthquakes.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. According to the video, what is one of the worst things that could happen to a suspension bridge during an earthquake?
2. What material are the towers of the Akashi Bridge made from, and why is this material important for earthquake resistance?
3. Explain how the steel towers of the Akashi Bridge help it withstand earthquakes.
...and 6 more questions
Educational Video
Quake-Proof Bridge | National Geographic
National Geographic