About bridges

There are many different types of bridge designs that each serve a particular
purpose. Designs of bridges vary depending on:
• The function of the bridge
• The nature of the ground underneath
• Where the bridge is constructed and anchored
• The material used to make it
• The money available to build it
Use the internet to complete the table below

Bridge Photo online Examples of this What its used for

type type of bridge –
cities/ locations
Suspension
bridge
Beam
bridge
Arch
bridge
Tied arch
bridge
Cantilever
bridge
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Climate Change activity – the environment
Match up the definitions with the correct boxes.

Carbon and other Too much rain can Changes to the The melting ice
gases that trap the cause an area to fill weather including means that the sea
heat from the sun in up with water. drought, flooding, is getting higher and
the atmosphere. and storms. may flood land near
the coast.

Very powerful Not enough rain Temperatures across The ice at the North
storms with strong leads to water the world are and South Poles is
winds. shortages and getting higher. melting because the
makes it hard to Earth is getting
grow food. warmer.

Answer the questions

1. Do you worry about the environment?

2. What are the biggest problems facing our environment?

3. What would you do to save our environment?

4. What danger does your country pose to the global environment?

5. Do you think the American government cares more about its economy or the

environment?

6. Which countries are leaders in caring about the environment?

7. What do you know about Greenpeace?