About this Study Set
This study set covers Civil Engineering through
20 practice questions.
A set of multiple-choice questions designed to test elementary school students' knowledge of fundamental civil engineering principles. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Exploring Civil Engineering Concepts study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
What is the main job of a civil engineer?
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A
To design and build roads, bridges, and buildings.
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B
To fly airplanes and spacecraft.
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C
To write computer programs and apps.
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D
To create new medicines and vaccines.
2
What strong material is often used to build bridges and buildings because it can withstand a lot of weight?
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A
Concrete
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B
Paper
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C
Feathers
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D
Cotton
3
What do we call a large, strong structure built over a river or road to allow people or vehicles to cross?
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A
A bridge
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B
A tent
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C
A bicycle
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D
A slide
4
What is the smooth, hard surface that cars and buses drive on?
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A
A road
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B
A carpet
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C
A swimming pool
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D
A cloud
5
Which of these is a place where water is stored and controlled, often built by civil engineers?
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A
A dam
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B
A slide
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C
A treehouse
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D
A kite
6
What part of a city provides clean water to homes and buildings?
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A
Water pipes
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B
Straws
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C
Hoses
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D
Buckets
7
What is a tall structure built to hold and direct ships at sea called?
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A
A lighthouse
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B
A flagpole
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C
A scarecrow
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D
A weather vane
8
What do civil engineers use to make sure buildings are safe and won't fall down?
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A
Strong foundations and supports
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B
Balloons
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C
String
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D
Jelly
9
What is the purpose of a tunnel?
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A
To go through a mountain or under a river.
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B
To catch butterflies.
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C
To make a playground swing.
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D
To store toys.
10
What is the name for the systems that help a city run, like roads, water, and electricity?
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A
Infrastructure
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B
Decoration
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C
Entertainment
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D
Games
11
What type of engineer designs and builds structures that are underground, like subways or sewers?
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A
Civil engineer
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B
Aerospace engineer
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C
Software engineer
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D
Mechanical engineer
12
What is a flat, paved area for airplanes to take off and land called?
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A
A runway
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B
A road
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C
A sidewalk
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D
A park
13
What material is often used to make roads smooth and black?
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A
Asphalt
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B
Sand
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C
Grass
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D
Snow
14
What is the main function of a sewage system?
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A
To carry away waste water from homes.
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B
To deliver mail.
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C
To provide fresh air.
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D
To grow plants.
15
Which of these is a common place for civil engineers to work on projects?
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A
A construction site
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B
A classroom
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C
A doctor's office
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D
A library
16
What do we call a structure built to hold back water, often to create a lake?
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A
A dam
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B
A fence
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C
A wall
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D
A bridge
17
What is the purpose of a skyscraper?
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A
To build very tall buildings for people to live and work in.
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B
To fly kites.
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C
To grow tall trees.
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D
To store large amounts of water.
18
What do civil engineers plan for when building new roads and bridges?
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A
How people and vehicles will use them.
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B
What colour they should be painted.
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C
How many birds will sit on them.
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D
How to make them smell nice.
19
What is a structure that carries water from one place to another, often through underground pipes?
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A
An aqueduct
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B
A slide
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C
A swing
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D
A trampoline
20
What essential service does a power grid provide?
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A
Electricity
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B
Clean air
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C
Fresh water
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D
Food
