Bike registry

High school (ages 12+)
Safety & Emergency

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bike-registry

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a bike registry?A bike registry is a special list that keeps track of bicycles. It stores each bike’s unique serial number, the owner’s name, and details like make, model, color, and frame type. This helps people and police know who owns a bike.
2. How does a bike registry help keep my bike safe?When a bike is registered, police can quickly find the owner if the bike is found. The registry also makes thieves think twice because the bike can be traced back to its owner. This makes it harder for bikes to be stolen.

Serial Number: A unique alphanumeric identifier permanently affixed to a manufactured product, essential for individual identification.
Database: An organized collection of structured information, or data, typically stored electronically, allowing for efficient retrieval and management.
Deterrence: The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
Blockchain Technology: A decentralized, distributed ledger technology that records transactions across many computers, making them resistant to modification.