Concrete Construction Quiz
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What is the primary binder in concrete?

  • Portland cement (correct)
  • Fly ash
  • Chemical admixtures
  • Slag cement
  • From where is the word 'concrete' derived?

  • Spanish concreto, meaning 'cemented'
  • Latin concretus, meaning 'to grow together' (correct)
  • Greek konkritos, meaning 'solid'
  • French concret, meaning 'construction'
  • What is the estimated annual consumption of concrete in the world?

  • 15 billion metric tonnes
  • 20 billion metric tonnes
  • 11 billion metric tonnes (correct)
  • 5 billion metric tonnes
  • What are the primary aggregates in concrete?

    <p>Sand and gravel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the popularity of concrete?

    <p>Used for many different structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary binder in concrete?

    <p>Portland cement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary aggregate in concrete?

    <p>Sand and gravel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'concrete' mean in Latin?

    <p>To grow together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated annual consumption of concrete in the world?

    <p>11 billion metric tonnes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is concrete popular for construction?

    <p>It is used for a wide variety of structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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