DISCOVERY OF DESIGN QUIZ #2
CHAPTERS #3 & #4 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What problem did Japan's rail system have those scientists looked to the kingfisher to
solve? - ANSWER-When a train exits a tunnel at high speeds there is a rapid expansion
of air that was compressed in front id the train. This results in loud so ic boom that
rattles windows and awake s people. Japan has strict laws on sound pollution.
Special curved wing feathers - ANSWER-Owls have this kind of special feathers that
allow flights at slow, quiet speeds.
The adjustment or "morphing" of their wing shape - ANSWER-What makes it possible
for swifts to perform acrobatic moves while flying.
Design of a toucan's beak - ANSWER-Outer surface made of keratin, the common
protein material found in our own fingernails/hair. The keratin coating in it's beak
consists of overlapping hexagonal layers that are somewhat flexible, it allows for
bending and twisting motions of the beak.
Meanwhile, the interior of the beak contains a foam-like, crisscrossed scaffold of tiny,
flexible, lightweight bones. Some internal parts of the beak remain hollow, surrounded
by the lattice of supporting bones.
Describe the skin of the boxfish - ANSWER-Consists of hexagonal, bony plates that
give extra strength while minimizing weight.
What have the engineers at Bell Labs concluded about the design of the micro lenses of
the brittlestar? - ANSWER-It is advanced beyond any optical devices manufactured
today.
What has the military prepared based in the color changing design if the cuttlefish? -
ANSWER-Rapid color-changing gel that can be applied to military clothing and
equipment.
How can the elephant nose fish design be applied to air bag deployment safety? -
ANSWER-A weak, harmless electric field can be generated by electronics when the car
id operating. A passenger disturbs the electric field, depending on body size. In a
stopping emergency, when a child is present, the airbag deployment can automatically
be lessened or deactivated.
Study all about swifts and where they build their homes - ANSWER-You look up on your
own!
CHAPTERS #3 & #4 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What problem did Japan's rail system have those scientists looked to the kingfisher to
solve? - ANSWER-When a train exits a tunnel at high speeds there is a rapid expansion
of air that was compressed in front id the train. This results in loud so ic boom that
rattles windows and awake s people. Japan has strict laws on sound pollution.
Special curved wing feathers - ANSWER-Owls have this kind of special feathers that
allow flights at slow, quiet speeds.
The adjustment or "morphing" of their wing shape - ANSWER-What makes it possible
for swifts to perform acrobatic moves while flying.
Design of a toucan's beak - ANSWER-Outer surface made of keratin, the common
protein material found in our own fingernails/hair. The keratin coating in it's beak
consists of overlapping hexagonal layers that are somewhat flexible, it allows for
bending and twisting motions of the beak.
Meanwhile, the interior of the beak contains a foam-like, crisscrossed scaffold of tiny,
flexible, lightweight bones. Some internal parts of the beak remain hollow, surrounded
by the lattice of supporting bones.
Describe the skin of the boxfish - ANSWER-Consists of hexagonal, bony plates that
give extra strength while minimizing weight.
What have the engineers at Bell Labs concluded about the design of the micro lenses of
the brittlestar? - ANSWER-It is advanced beyond any optical devices manufactured
today.
What has the military prepared based in the color changing design if the cuttlefish? -
ANSWER-Rapid color-changing gel that can be applied to military clothing and
equipment.
How can the elephant nose fish design be applied to air bag deployment safety? -
ANSWER-A weak, harmless electric field can be generated by electronics when the car
id operating. A passenger disturbs the electric field, depending on body size. In a
stopping emergency, when a child is present, the airbag deployment can automatically
be lessened or deactivated.
Study all about swifts and where they build their homes - ANSWER-You look up on your
own!
