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Announcements and Academic Talks Test #002
Announcements and Academic Talks
1. What is the main topic of the talk?
A) A new type of high-speed train
B) The hunting habits of kingfishers
C) An introduction to biomimicry
D) A review for an upcoming biology test
2. What example does the professor provide?
A) A fan designed like a leaf
B) A building inspired by a termite mound
C) Swimsuits that copy shark skin
D) A train shaped like a bird's beak
Professor: Today we're going to start our unit on biomimicry. This is a fascinating field where we look to nature to solve human problems. Essentially, biomimicry is innovation inspired by nature. A classic example is how the front of a high-speed train was redesigned to mimic a kingfisher's beak. This simple change, inspired by a bird, significantly reduced the train's noise and increased its efficiency. We'll explore more examples like this over the next few weeks.
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