Question

a)Write any two differences between cement bridges and bamboo bridges. (4 marks)
b) Name two other types of bridges. (1 mark)

Answer 1

Ans:

(a)

Difference between cement bridges and bamboo bridges:

Cement bridge	Bamboo bridge
Made of bricks, cement and iron rods (0.5 marks)	Made of bamboo sticks and rope (0.5 marks)
Comparatively strong (0.5 marks)	Comparatively weak (0.5 marks)
Not affected by rain, winds or fire (0.5 marks)	Damaged by rain, winds or fire (0.5 marks)
Can carry heavy vehicles and people both together (0.5 marks)	Can carry few people at a time (0.5 marks)

(b)

Name of two other types of bridges:

1. Rope bridge (0.5 mark)
2. Root bridge (0.5 mark)