Big Ideas from Nature Comprehension

What is the MAIN idea of the selection?

• All problems can be solved by looking at nature.

• Car designers are learning from insects these days.

• People can learn from the designs in nature.

• People study birds to see how things fly

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

• fish

• geckos

• shipworms

• termites

Why did designers study termites to find an effective way to cool buildings?

• Termites can help keep buildings cool

• Termites that create mounds that can stay cool.

• Termite bodies keep their mounds cool.

• Termite mounds are a lot like most buildings.

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

• Observing Nature is free.

• Observing nature takes 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