Big Ideas From Nature- Comprehension

What is the MAIN IDEA of the selection?

• All problems can be solved by looking at nature.
• Today, car designers are learning from insects. 
• People can learn from the designs of nature.
• People study birds to see how things fly.

What is the MAIN IDEA of the selection?

• All problems can be solved by looking at nature.
• Today, car designers are learning from insects. 
• People can learn from the designs of nature.
• People study birds to see how things fly.

What did designers study to create a new fuel-saving car? 

• fish
• geckos
• shipworms
• termites

According to the selection, why does observing nature help the environment?

• Observing nature is free.
• Observing nature saves time.
• Scientists do not use energy when studying nature. 
• Nature does not waste materials or cause pollution. 

Based on your reading, if someone wanted to create a faster boat, what might they study? 

• dogs
• dolphins
• speedboats
• Olympic swimmers