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While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - 'Biomimicry' is the practice of designing materials or systems modeled on biological processes. - The Shinkansen 'bullet train' in Japan faced a noise problem when exiting tunnels. - Engineer Eiji Nakatsu noticed the kingfisher bird enters water with very little splash. - He redesigned the nose of the train to mimic the shape of the kingfisher's beak. - The new design reduced noise and increased energy efficiency. The student wants to emphasize how biomimicry was used to solve a specific engineering challenge. Which choice most effectively uses information from the given notes to accomplish this goal?

1. The nose of the Shinkansen train was redesigned, resulting in a quieter and more energy-efficient mode of transportation.
2. Biomimicry is a design practice that takes inspiration from nature to create more energy-efficient systems, like high-speed trains.
3. The kingfisher bird's ability to enter water without a splash was a key inspiration for the design of Japan's bullet trains.
4. By mimicking a kingfisher's beak, engineer Eiji Nakatsu redesigned the Shinkansen's nose to solve a significant noise problem.

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