10 Questions
Which of the following best describes a pattern in nature?
A symmetrical and repetitive design
Why is symmetry important for living organisms?
To maintain balance and prevent falling over
What is symmetry in nature?
A reflection of different sides of something that are alike
What type of symmetry do snowflakes exhibit?
Six-fold symmetry
In what way do humans understand symmetry better in living organisms than in non-living things?
By acknowledging the importance of symmetry for balance in living organisms
What are fractals?
Patterns that repeat indefinitely as the pattern is iterated on an infinitely smaller scale
Where do we commonly see spirals in nature?
In the horns of a sheep and the shell of a nautilus
What is the Fibonacci sequence?
The sequence of numbers that goes 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21…and so on
How does the Fibonacci pattern manifest in honeybee colonies?
It manifests in the family tree within the colony
How is mathematics used in engineering?
To design and develop new components or products, maintain operating components, and model real-life situations for testing and learning purposes
Explore the concept of patterns in nature and how they are not limited to orderly sequences or designs, but also encompass any non-random occurrences. Learn about the intriguing diversity of living things and the presence of patterns from the microscopic to the gigantic.
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