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Structures

Grade 5

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Types of Structures

Structures are either natural (are found in nature) or constructed (are made by people). There are four types of structures;

1. Frame: made of separate members (usually thin pieces) put together.
2. Shell: encloses or contains its contents.
3. Solid (mass): made almost entirely of matter.
4. liquid (fluid): braking fluid making the brakes.