World Scholar's Cup Practice Test

The main idea being tested is the general term for a hard road surface designed to carry traffic. This finished surface is called pavement, and it can be made from materials like stone, concrete, or asphalt. Pavement refers to the completed surface itself, not a specific material. While asphalt is a common material used to create pavement and Macadam describes an older construction method, pavement is the broad term for the hardened surface laid to support vehicles. Corduroy road describes a temporary or swamp road made of logs, which isn’t the standard hard surface used for regular traffic.