Define biomimicry and describe one example of how it has been used. A: As defined in the chapter, “Biomimicry is the use of designs found in nature to benefi t people. It is based on the idea that the process of natural selection has produced successful and environmentally sound design solutions and that people need to recognize and adopt these designs to produce environmentally safe and energy effi cient buildings and commercial products.” The examples provided in the chapter are as follows:
What will be an ideal response?
(1) adapting the temperature control mechanism found in large termite
mounds to tall buildings; (2) adapting the surface dimpling found on leaves
of some plants to prevent dirt build up to paint products; and (3) producing
an adhesive formulation based on the adhesive used by mussels to stick to
rocks.
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Refer to the picture below. What is the proper name for this tool?
A) 1/2 open wrench
B) Combination wrench
C) Flare nut wrench
D) Double wrench
If, in the accompanying figure, R1=10? and R2=5? calculate the total impedance in the circuit.
What will be an ideal response?
What are the goals of pest management?
What will be an ideal response?
The fastest and most accurate method of creating the wall molding level line is ________
A) To have two workers use an 8' level and T-square B) To use a laser level C) To use a line level D) To use a 4' level and measuring tape