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Difficulty: MediumTransport and Engineering Innovations

Which landmark bridge in Bristol was designed by the engineer who also built the Great Western Railway?

  1. A
    The Tower Bridge
  2. The Clifton Suspension BridgeAnswer
  3. C
    The Iron Bridge
  4. D
    The Menai Suspension Bridge

Answer

The Clifton Suspension Bridge
The Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the same Victorian engineer responsible for the construction of the Great Western Railway and the SS Great Britain.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the engineer mentioned in the context.
The engineer who built the Great Western Railway is Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
This establishes the person whose other works are being tested.
2
Match the engineer with their other famous landmark structures.
Brunel is also famous for the SS Great Britain and the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
The handbook specifically groups these achievements together as part of Brunel's legacy.
3
Select the option that matches the location and landmark description.
The Clifton Suspension Bridge is the landmark in Bristol mentioned in the handbook.
It fulfills all the criteria in the question stem.

Key Concept

Engineering innovations of Isambard Kingdom Brunel
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Transport and Engineering Innovations

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