Vocab
The conditions that exist at a particular time and place. (n)
The vocab word is situation.
What inspired George de Mestral to create a new fastener?
tiny seeds.
What do the designers study to create a new fuel-saving car?
a. fish
b. geckos
c. shipworms
d. grasshoppers
a. fish
Something imagined or pictured in the mind. (n)
The vocab word is idea.
How does nature often have the answers to questions people ask?
Nature often has the answers to questions people ask because it has been making and testing designs for a long time, so observing nature can help give us ideas for new things.
Why do the designers study termites to find an effective way to cool buildings?
because termites create mounds that can stay cool
Capable of producing a desired result. (adj)
Capable of producing a desired result. (adj)
What is something a robot can do that a human cannot?
According to the reading, something a robot can do that a person cannot is explore places that are too dangerous for people.
What is the main idea of the reading?
a. Nature causes many problems for humans.
b. Car designers are learning from insects these days.
c. People can learn from the designs in nature.
d. People study birds to see how things fly.
c. People can learn from the designs in nature.
To repair something. (v)
The vocab word is fix.
Why are car designers studying locusts?
Car designers are studying locusts to learn how they travel safely together so that they can apply that knowledge to cars.
Why is it a good idea to observe nature when we have problems?
It is a good idea to observe nature when we have problems because we can get a lot of ideas from nature. Nature has been making and testing designs for a long time, and the results have been effective (as seen in plants and animals).