Biomimicry Quiz

What is biomimicry?

• A new discipline that learns from geniuses in modern cultures

• A method to design houses for young organisms

• A technique to create artificial intelligence

• A process to extract minerals from the Earth

How does the humpback whale inspire wind turbine design?

• By reducing drag with scalloped edges on its flippers

• By generating electricity with chemicals in its body

• By using nanotechnology for insulation

• By filtering water using aquaporins

What is the main focus of biomimics?

• Cost

• Speed

• Aesthetics

• Function

How does the Namibian desert beetle collect water?

• Through bumps on its wing covers that attract water

• By drinking from underground reservoirs

• By condensing water vapor in the air

• By absorbing moisture through its skin

What is the purpose of AskNature.org?

• To sell biomimicry products

• To provide online courses for students

• To promote traditional farming techniques

• To organize biological information by design and engineering function

How does the Galapagos Shark repel bacteria?

• With denticles on its skin that prevent bacteria from adhering

• By emitting a chemical that kills bacteria

• By swimming at high speeds to avoid bacteria

• By covering itself in mud

What is the goal of creating Ecological Performance Standards for cities?

• To increase pollution in urban areas

• To encourage deforestation

• To ensure cities provide ecosystem services as well as native systems

• To reduce green spaces in cities

How does the Amazon electric eel generate electricity?

• By absorbing sunlight through its skin

• By using chemicals in its body

• By consuming electrically charged food

• By converting wind energy into electricity

What is the significance of the synthetic tree developed by scientists at Cornell?

• To generate electricity from solar energy

• To provide shade in urban areas

• To store carbon dioxide underground

• To move water up without pumps by mimicking capillary action

How does nature filter water differently from human methods?

• By adding chemicals to purify water

• By pushing water against a membrane

• By boiling water to remove impurities

• By using hourglass-shaped pores called aquaporins