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Camouflage, Bio-mimicry and Textiles

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Camouflage is a way of disguising something to make it look like something else

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Making something hard to see is called ___________ eg dazzle camouflage

a)

Crypsis

b)

mimicry

c)

mimesis

d)

biomimicry

3.

Making it look like something else is called __________eg mimicry

a)

cypsis

b)

mimesis

c)

biomimicry

d)

mimicry

4.
Which of these things could be a part of an oak toad's camouflage?
a)
It sews a different costume for the winter and the spring.
b)
The older toads teach their tadpoles how to turn invisible.
c)
Its brown skin blends in with the leaves and soil on the forest floor.
d)
Its bright colors show that it is the prince of toads.
5.

This type of camouflage is having coloration that distracts an observer's attention away from an important feature of the organism, such as the head or eyes.

a)

Distraction

b)

Counter Shading

c)

Disruptive Coloration

d)

Mimicry

6.

This type of camouflage is when an organism has high contrast coloration that breaks up outlines, so observers fail to recognize it.

a)

Counter Shading

b)

Distraction

c)

Mimicry

d)

Disruptive Coloration

7.

Imitation of a species that is more threatening is a type of defense called

a)

crypsis

b)

aposematic

c)

mimicry

8.

What are reasons why animals use protective coloration to blend in with their environments?

a)

to help them get food

b)

to keep from becoming food

c)

to keep warm

d)

to find a home

9.

What is biomimicry?

a)

The science of learning from nature to solve problems.

b)

The science of watching birds.

c)

Reading about science.

d)

The science of watching ocean animals.

10.
Besides animals, people can also get ideas from ________.
a)
babies
b)
plants
c)
dogs
d)
houses
11.

Why do we look at existing products when designing?

a)

To copy ideas

b)

To make sure we dont replicate an idea

c)

To inspire new ideas

d)

To learn from the mistakes or faults of previous designs

12.
The opening in the end of a needle is called the:
a)
Hole
b)
Eye
c)
Hook
13.
What am I?
a)
thread
b)
nylon
c)
spool of thread
14.
material, or cloth, made from yarn
a)
fabric
b)
grade
c)
grain of fabric
d)
layout
15.
a)

back stitch

b)

running stitch

c)

basting stitch

d)

blanket stitch

16.
a)

back stitch

b)

basting stitch

c)

running stitch

d)

hemming stitch

17.

What is the CORRECT definition for Sewing Pattern?

a)

To measure the body for patterns.

b)

To store pins that are not in use.

c)

It is used for pressing seams down flat.

d)

It is a template which parts of clothing are traced onto fabric before cut out and assembled.

18.

___________is a particular style that is popular at a given time.

a)

fad

b)

classic

c)

fashion

19.

A ________ may be described as classic, avant-garde, retro, or a fad.

a)

cowl

b)

fashion

c)

style

20.

Fiber optics are woven into the fabric of Jordan’s shirt. His shirt is made from a:

a)

smart fabric

b)

eco friendly fabric

c)

microfiber

d)

encapsulation

21.

Which of the following technical textiles matches this description?

Permeable fabrics made originally for use with soil, with the ability to filter, separate, protect and drain.

a)

Rhovyl

b)

Nomex

c)

Geotextiles

d)

Breathable fabrics

22.
a)

Sunlight, moonlight, wearable electronics

b)

Sunlight, fibre optics, wearable electronics.

c)

Electroluminescence, fibre optics, wearable electronics.