Ferris wheel

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ferris-wheel

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How tall is Ferris wheel?United Arab Emirates
2. What is the scientific name?N/A (Not applicable to man-made structures)
3. What is a Ferris wheel and why is it so tall?A Ferris wheel is a giant spinning wheel that lifts people high above the ground for amazing views. It can be very tall, like the original 1893 wheel that was 264 feet tall, to give riders a big view.
4. How do the cabins stay upright while the wheel turns?Each cabin is attached to the rim and can swing freely. Gravity pulls it down, and a pivot mechanism keeps it level as the wheel rotates.

Amusement Ride: A mechanical device designed for entertainment, typically found in amusement parks or fairs.