Patterns in Art: Learn about Different Types of Patterns and Their Uses

Question 1

Which of these is an example of a repeating pattern?

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A line of red, yellow, and blue squares that repeats itself over and over again

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A group of different colored shapes that are scattered randomly across a page

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A picture of a tree with leaves that are all different colors

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A line of dots that gets smaller and smaller as it goes along

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a type of pattern in art?

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Random

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Repeating

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Alternating

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Radiating

Question 3

What is the main idea behind a repeating pattern?

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The same elements are used over and over again.

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The elements change size and shape as they repeat.

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The pattern moves in a circle or spiral.

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The elements are arranged randomly.

Question 4

Which of these is a real-world example of a radiating pattern?

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A flower petal arrangement

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A brick wall

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A polka dot dress

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A checkerboard

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a pattern in art?

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Colors and shapes that are not organized

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Shapes in a repeating row

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A pattern of squares

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A shape that spirals

Question 6

What is the rule for the following alternating pattern: Red, green, red, green...?

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Alternate between red and green.

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Repeat the colors in the same order.

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Add a new color each time.

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Skip a color each time.

Question 7

Which of the following designs uses a radiating pattern?

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A circle with lines spreading out like rays.

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A row of equally spaced circles.

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A square with lines connecting the corners.

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A triangle with lines connecting the vertices.

Question 8

What is the best way to describe a pattern?

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A series of things that repeat or alternate.

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A random arrangement of colors or shapes.

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A single color or shape used throughout an artwork.

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A complex design that is difficult to understand.

Question 9

Which of the following art styles is known for its use of repeating patterns?

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Art Nouveau

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Impressionism

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Cubism

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Pop Art

Question 10

Which type of pattern is created when the same shape or design is repeated over and over again?

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Repeating pattern

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Alternating pattern

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Radiating pattern

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Random pattern

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a way that patterns can be used in artwork?

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Make the artwork look messy

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Create movement and rhythm

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Emphasize or draw attention to certain areas

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Help organize and structure the artwork

Question 12

What is the difference between a repeating pattern and an alternating pattern?

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A repeating pattern uses the same shape or design over and over, while an alternating pattern uses different shapes or designs.

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A repeating pattern is always symmetrical, while an alternating pattern is not.

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A repeating pattern is used to create movement and rhythm, while an alternating pattern is used to emphasize or draw attention to certain areas of a work of art.

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There is no difference between a repeating pattern and an alternating pattern.

Question 13

Which of these is an example of a radiating pattern?

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A circle with stripes radiating out from the center

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A row of squares that get bigger and bigger

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A group of triangles that are all different colors

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A series of squares that alternate between blue and green

Question 14

Which type of pattern is created when a shape or design is repeated around a central point?

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Radiating pattern

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Alternating pattern

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Repeating pattern

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Random pattern

Question 15

Look at the following pattern: blue, yellow, red, blue, yellow, red. What color should come next?

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Blue

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Yellow

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Red

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Green

Question 16

Which type of pattern features a repeating sequence of elements?

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Repeating

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Alternating

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Radiating

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Geometric

Question 17

In an alternating pattern, elements alternate in a specific sequence.

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True

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False

Question 18

Which famous artist is known for using bold and colorful patterns in their work?

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Andy Warhol

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Frida Kahlo

Question 19

What type of pattern is it when the same shape or design is repeated over and over again?

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Repeating

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Alternating

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Radiating

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Growing

Question 20

Which of the following images shows an alternating pattern?

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A line of squares that are alternately blue and red

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A circle with a star design that repeats all the way around

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A spiral shape with lines that spread out from the middle

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A triangle that is filled in with yellow

Question 21

What is the name of the pattern where shapes or lines seem to spread out from a center point?

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Radiating

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Repeating

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Alternating

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Growing

Question 22

What is the name for a pattern that gradually gets bigger or has more of something as it goes along?

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Growing

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Repeating

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Alternating

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Radiating

Question 23

Which of these is a type of pattern that repeats the same shape or design over and over?

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Repeating

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Alternating

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Growing

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Shining

Question 24

In a repeating pattern, what do you notice about the shapes or designs?

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They repeat themselves over and over

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They change each time

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They start and stop at different points

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They get bigger or smaller

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a radiating pattern?

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The lines or shapes are all the same length

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Lines or shapes spread out from a central point

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The lines or shapes can overlap

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The lines or shapes can be different colors

Question 26

What is the main difference between a repeating and an alternating pattern?

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Repeating patterns have the same elements throughout, while alternating patterns change elements.

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Repeating patterns change elements, while alternating patterns have the same elements throughout.

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Repeating patterns use only one element, while alternating patterns use multiple elements.

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Alternating patterns use only one element, while repeating patterns use multiple elements.

Question 27

What is a fractal pattern?

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A pattern that repeats itself at different scales

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A pattern that is made up of geometric shapes

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A pattern that is found in nature

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A pattern that is created by chance

Question 28

What is a pattern?

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A group of things that repeat in the same order.

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A group of different things.

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A group of things that change each time.

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A group of things that form a circle.

Question 29

What kind of pattern is created when elements appear in a specific order that repeats?

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Repeating

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Alternating

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Radiating

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Spiral

Question 30

What tool is used to draw circles and arcs, which can help create patterns?

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Compass

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Ruler

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Pencil

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Paintbrush

Question 31

What's the main difference between a pattern and a design?

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A pattern repeats itself, while a design is unique.

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A pattern is simple, while a design is complex.

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A pattern uses different elements, while a design uses the same element.

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A pattern is made with lines, while a design is made with shapes.

Question 32

How can we create a sense of balance in a picture using patterns?

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By repeating shapes or colors on both sides

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By putting different shapes or colors on each side

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By making the shapes or colors spin around a center point

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By using bright and dark colors on each side

Question 33

What's a motif?

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A shape or design that's repeated in a pattern

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A color used throughout a picture

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A line that separates different parts of a picture

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A shape that's not repeated in a pattern

Question 34

How can patterns make a picture more interesting to look at?

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By creating differences between shapes or colors

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By using very bright colors

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By making the shapes or colors bumpy or smooth

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By using many different kinds of shapes

Question 35

Which type of pattern uses the same element or shape again and again?

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Repeating pattern

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Running pattern

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Skipping pattern

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Jumping pattern

Question 36

What do we call a pattern that uses different elements or shapes that repeat in a specific order?

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Alternating pattern

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Repeating pattern

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Random pattern

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Asymmetrical pattern

Question 37

In a pattern, what do we call the individual elements or shapes that are repeated?

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Units

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Blocks

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Modules

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Pieces

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a way to create a pattern?

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Drawing lines without any order

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Repeating colors

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Using different shapes

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Changing the size of elements

Question 39

What is the next element in the pattern: Red circle, blue square, red circle, blue square, red circle?

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Blue square

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Red circle

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Yellow triangle

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Green diamond

Question 40

Which of these patterns shows a gradual change in color from dark to light?

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[Image of a gradient from dark blue to light blue]

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[Image of a random assortment of colored squares]

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[Image of a repeating pattern of black and white stripes]

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[Image of a solid block of yellow]

Question 41

What is the next shape in this pattern: circle, square, circle, square, __________?

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circle

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star

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rectangle

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triangle

Question 42

Which of the following is an example of a radial pattern?

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The spokes of a wheel

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The bricks in a wall

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The stripes on a candy cane

Question 43

What is the difference between a repeating pattern and a growing pattern?

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A repeating pattern repeats the same elements over and over, while a growing pattern gets bigger or smaller each time.

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A repeating pattern is horizontal, while a growing pattern is vertical.

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of a mirror pattern?

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A butterfly with its wings spread open

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A polka dot pattern

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A spiral staircase

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A checkerboard

Question 45

What is the next number in this growing pattern: 2, 4, 8, 16, __________?

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32

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40

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24

Question 46

Which of the following is an example of a random pattern?

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A pile of leaves

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A polka dot pattern

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A checkerboard

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A brick wall

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a type of pattern?

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Animal

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Geometric

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Repeating

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Natural

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of a geometric pattern?

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Stripes

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Clouds

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Leaves on a tree

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Water droplets

Question 49

What do we call a pattern that repeats over and over again?

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Repeating pattern

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Single pattern

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Random pattern

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Composite pattern

Question 50

What do we call a pattern that changes or varies?

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Varied pattern

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Static pattern

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Repeating pattern

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Random pattern

Question 51

What do we call a pattern that is made up of two or more different patterns?

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Composite pattern

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Random pattern

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Complex pattern

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Simple pattern

Question 52

Which of the following is an example of a composite pattern?

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Red, blue, red, blue, black, yellow, red, blue, black, yellow

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Red, red, red, red

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Small, small, small, small

Question 53

What is the difference between a repeating pattern and a varied pattern?

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A repeating pattern repeats the same elements over and over, while a varied pattern changes or varies the elements over time.

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A varied pattern is more complex than a repeating pattern.

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A repeating pattern is more complex than a varied pattern.