Big Ideas from Nature

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What is the overall text structure of the passage 'Big Ideas from Nature'?

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What is the central idea of 'Big Ideas from Nature'?

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Nature inspires new inventions.

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How does the detail about gecko feet support the central idea that nature inspires new inventions?

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The detail gives an example of how nature, gecko feet, inspired an invention, a bandage with bumps.

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What is the text structure of the section titled 'Working Together'?

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Comparison

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Which word helps you understand the meaning of 'attempt'?

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trying

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What does 'invention' mean?

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A new device or process created from ideas.

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What is 'biomimicry'?

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Designing products based on nature's models.

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Give an example of how nature inspires technology.

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Velcro was inspired by how burrs stick to fur.

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What is a 'central idea'?

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The main point or message of a text.

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What does 'ecosystem' mean?

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A community of living organisms and their environment.