10 Questions
Which term describes when different sides of something are alike?
Symmetry
What do we tend to think of when we hear the term 'patterns'?
Sequences or designs that are orderly and that repeat
What is the order of succession or arrangement that follows a rule called?
Sequences
Which of the following is an example of mirror symmetry?
Fourfold Symmetry
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of patterns in nature?
Bright colors
Which of the following best describes patterns in nature?
Orderly and repetitive
What type of symmetry is exhibited by the inside of an apple sliced in half?
Mirror symmetry
Which of the following is an example of rotational symmetry?
Sixfold Symmetry
What is the term for an order of succession or arrangement that follows a rule?
Sequence
What do we tend to think of when we see patterns in nature?
Order and repetition
Study Notes
Symmetry and Patterns
- Symmetry is when different sides of something are alike.
- When we hear the term patterns, we tend to think of repeated designs or arrangements.
- An order of succession or arrangement that follows a rule is called a sequence.
Types of Symmetry
- Mirror symmetry is an example of symmetry, where one half of an object is a mirror image of the other half.
- The inside of an apple sliced in half exhibits radial symmetry, where similar parts are arranged around a central axis.
- Rotational symmetry is exhibited by an object that looks the same after a certain amount of rotation, such as a circle.
Patterns in Nature
- Patterns in nature are the repeated designs or arrangements found in natural objects or processes.
- We tend to think of repetition and regularity when we see patterns in nature.
- Randomness is NOT a characteristic of patterns in nature.
- Patterns in nature follow a rule or sequence, and can be found in various forms, such as the arrangement of leaves on a stem or the branching of trees.
Test your understanding of the nature of mathematics, specifically focusing on numbers and patterns in the modern world. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of how patterns exist in diverse living things and their significance.
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