Why Spider Silk is Stronger Than Steel

How many golden orb weaver spiders were used to create the cape and shawl?

• 1.2 million

• 500,000

• 2 million

• 750,000

What property makes spider silk especially notable when compared to steel?

• Its color

• Its weight

• Its cost

• Its tensile strength

How long did it take to collect the silk and create the cape and shawl?

• 2 years

• 5 years

• 1 year

• 3 years

What ancient civilization used cobwebs to treat wounds?

• The Mayans

• The Romans

• The ancient Greeks

• The Egyptians

What is the tensile strength of the golden orb spider's silk in gigapascals?

• Up to 2.5 gigapascals

• Up to 3 gigapascals

• Up to 1.6 gigapascals

• Up to 0.4 gigapascals

Which of the following is NOT a use of spider silk mentioned in the text?

• Catching fish

• Withstanding impact forces

• Treating wounds

• Building bridges

What is the main challenge in mass-producing spider silk?

• Its color fades quickly

• Spiders are carnivorous and cannibalistic

• It loses its strength when wet

• It's too expensive to harvest

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Which organism has been genetically modified to produce spider silk proteins in their milk?

• Goats

• Pigs

• Cows

• Sheep

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What is the main reason spider silk is difficult to replicate artificially?

• The spinning process is complicated

• It's not durable enough

• The proteins are too small

• It's too expensive

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Which company collaborated with Adidas to develop a concept sneaker using spider silk?

• AM Silk

• SpiderTech

• SilkTech

• BioSilk