Wonders Reading Comprehension: Big Ideas from Nature

What is the term for copying or imitating designs from nature?

• Biomimicry

• Eco-Imitation

• Bioengineering

• Natural Replication

What inspired George Demestral to invent the two-sided fastener?

• Noticing sticky burrs on birds

• Analyzing termite mounds

• Studying fish skeletons

• Observing bird wings

What did the Wright brothers observe to get ideas for designing airplane wings?

• Gecko's climbing abilities

• Insect tunneling techniques

• Bird wings in flight

• Fish swimming patterns

What did car designers learn from the shape of the boxfish?

• How to improve fuel efficiency

• How to strengthen car frames

• How to reduce material usage

• How to enhance aerodynamics

How do termite mounds in Africa and air conditioners in buildings both achieve cooling?

• By releasing cold air

• By utilizing wind flow

• By using solar panels

• By absorbing heat from the surroundings

What inspired the design of the robot called Jawbot?

• Shipworms' tunneling method

• Grasshopper's jumping ability

• Gecko's climbing technique

• Locusts' flying patterns

What did the engineer learn from shipworms to successfully build the Thames tunnel?

• How to create a hard tube along the tunnel walls

• How to reinforce tunnel walls

• How to prevent tunnel collapses

• How to drill through wood safely

What did scientists study in gecko feet to create a super sticky bandage?

• The texture of the skin

• The color patterns on the feet

• The tiny hairs on the feet

• The temperature regulation abilities

What are car designers learning from locusts to improve car safety?

• How to reduce fuel consumption

• How to enhance driving comfort

• How to prevent car collisions

• How to design self-driving cars

What is one of the main benefits of observing how nature works according to the text?

• Optimizing material usage

• Minimizing environmental pollution

• Maximizing energy efficiency

• Reducing the cost of production