Math in Nature Quiz

What is the next number in the Fibonacci sequence: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ?

• 21

• 55

• 34

• 14

What is the golden ratio, often represented by the Greek letter phi (Φ)?

• 1.6180339886

• 1.6180339888

• 1.6180339889

• 1.6180339887

Which of the following is an example of a fractal in nature? A) Snowflake B) Sunflower C) Ladybug D) Oak tree

• A

• D

• C

• B

What is the term for repeating patterns found in nature?

• chaos

• symmetry

• randomness

• fractals

Which of the following is an example of a spiral in nature? A) Seashell B) Pinecone C) Spider web D) Leaf

• A

• D

• C

• B

What is the sum of the first 5 numbers in the Fibonacci sequence?

• 7

• 3

• 10

• 15

True or False: The golden ratio can be found in the proportions of the human body.

• True

• Only in some people

• The golden ratio is not related to the human body

• False

Fractals are often characterized by their ________ structure.

• self-similar

• chaotic

• linear

• random

What is the term for the arrangement of leaves or petals around a stem or axis?

• stem

• phyllotaxis

• arrangement

• axis

True or False: Spirals in nature always follow the Fibonacci sequence.

• True

• Only in plants

• Sometimes

• False