Biomimicry Quiz

What is Biomimicry?

• The science of watching birds.

• The science of learning from nature to solve problems.

• Reading about science.

• The science of watching ocean animals.

How do Biomimicry Engineers make their designs?

• They follow a design process.

• They follow the Scientific Method.

• They follow a receipt.

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Which lists two steps of the design process in the correct order?

• learn ➔ make

• plan ➔ test

• plan ➔ make

The things that Engineers think about and test in order to know how well something solves a problem is known as the....

• criteria

• materials

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When Engineers get to the test part of the design process, they...

• test their design to see if it meets their criteria

• sit down and take a multiple-choice test

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If an Engineer’s design does not meet criteria, they should...

• not make any changes

• throw out their design

• revise their design to better meet their criteria

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What animal do you think inspired this train?

• bird

• cat

• fish

• leaf

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Alex wants to ride his bike. He needs to protect his head in case he falls. Which animal do you think inspired an Engineer to make a helmet?

• Giraffe

• Turtle

• Fish

Reusable adhesive tape was most likely inspired by the feet of a...

• fish

• Gecko

• spider

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Penguins have thick layers of fat and feathers. Seals have thick layers of fat and fur. Both animals have flippers. Which environment would be best for them to live in?

• a warm, dry environment

• a hot, wet environment

• a cold, wet environment

• a cool, forest environment

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