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How is this bridge different from a bamboo bridge?
A cement bridge is made up of bricks, cements and iron rods. But a bamboo bridge is made of bamboo sticks, ropes and poles. Hence, a cement bridge is stronger than a bamboo bridge and more people can cross a cement bridge at a time.
How many people do you think can cross the bridge at one time?
A lot of people can cross a cement bridge at a time unlike on a bamboo bridge. But the exact count depends on the length and strength of the bridge.
If you had a chance, which bridge would you like to use? Why?
I would like to use a cement bridge as it’s stronger and easier to walk on.
Do you have to cross any bridge on the way to your school? If yes, what is the bridge like? Draw its picture.
Yes, I have to cross two cement bridges on the way to my school.
Find out from your grandparents, what kinds of bridges were there when they were young.
Is there any bridge near your house? Find out more about the bridge.
During the time when my grandparents when young, there were only wooden and bamboo bridges. Yes, there are bridges near my house.
Where is the bridge – over water, over a road, between two mountains or somewhere else?
The bridge is situated over a river (water).
Who all use the bridge? Is it used by people on foot and also by vehicles and animals?
As it’s a cement bridge, almost everyone uses the bridge, i.e., people, vehicles and animals.
Does the bridge seem to be old or is it new?
The bridge seems to be quite old.
Find out what materials are used in making this bridge. List some of them.
Since it’s a cement bridge, it is made of cement, bricks and iron rods.
Imagine what difficulties there would be, if the bridge was not there?
If there was no bridge over the river, people would have crossed the river by boat to reach their places. This would have consumed more time.