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WorksheetsBio-mimicry Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Products that use biomimicry use what as their inspiration?
architecture
artists and designers
nature
new technology
Biomimicry can also be referred to as
bionature
biomimetics
copy cat design
biodesign
One advantage of using biomimetics is...
it ensures the products are environmentally friendly
it can help us make new technology cheaply
it can help us develop new materials and products using a lot less resources that we use currently
it can replace all the technology we already have with new and better
One of the earliest product examples of biomimicry is what?
velcro
buttons
spider silk
a zip
A company used which inspiration to produce swim wear that moves fast in the water?
fish scales
shark skin
coral reefs
sword fish shape
Spider silk inspired which material?
cotton
acrylic
kevlar
polyester
Kevlar is a very strong fabric and is used for
aeroplane seats
curtains
swim suits
sails on boats
What was the inspiration behind velcro?
bee hives
fish scales
pine cones
burdock seeds
Inspiration from birds has helped to improve what?
Wing design on planes
Wind turbine blades
Aerodynamic car design
comfortable seating on trains
Why are scientists interested in looking at species of squid when designing new products?
they can change colour to blend into their background to provide the ultimate camouflage.
their super aerodynamic shape can inspire new vehicles.
their speed at swimming through the water to catch prey.
their tentacles are bio luminescent and glow in the dark.
