A flying buttress is an arched exterior support system found on:
A) a mosque.
B) a Roman bridge.
C) a geodesic dome.
D) a Gothic cathedral.
E) a fountain.

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A flying buttress is a characteristic feature of Gothic cathedrals, such as Notre-Dame in Paris or Westminster Abbey in London. The flying buttress consists of two components, a massive vertical pillar and a segmental arch spanning from the pillar to the high wall at the top of the nave or choir. This system transfers the lateral forces of the vaulted ceiling to the exterior wall, allowing for taller and thinner walls and larger windows, creating an airy and luminous interior.

A Flying Buttress Is an Arched Exterior Support System Found