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What does 'adhesive structures' most likely refer to in the context of gecko feet?

• Large claws geckos use to dig

• Structures that allow geckos to absorb water

• Microscopic features that help geckos stick to surfaces

• Skin folds used for camouflage

The word 'tenaciously' in "geckos hung on tenaciously" most likely means:

• Stubbornly or with strong grip

• Aggressively

• Briefly

• Accidentally

What does 'super-hydrophobic' mean when describing the geckos’ toes?

• Extremely water-repellent

• Attracts and absorbs water easily

• Soaks up water slowly

• Strong enough to break water molecules

In the sentence “the animals were completely unable to anchor themselves,” the word 'anchor' most likely means:

• Remain firmly attached

• Swim underwater

• Bury into the surface

• Shake off water

What is meant by 'artificial dry surfaces' in the study?

• Human-made, non-wet materials like glass

• Structures that allow geckos to absorb water

• Wet leaves found in the rainforest

• Muddy forest ground

The phrase “recovered from a drenching” in the final paragraph most likely refers to:

• Restoring grip after getting soaked

• Escaping from predators

• Healing from injury

• Returning to a natural environment

If a study shows a 'significant change', what does that imply?

• The change was large or important

• The result was too small to notice

• The change happened by accident

• The data was collected incorrectly

To “cling” to something, as used to describe gecko behavior, means to:

• Stick or hold onto it tightly

• Observe something carefully

• Hang loosely from it

• Run away from it

What does 'damp' most likely mean in the context of the gecko’s feet?

• Slightly wet

• Frozen

• Covered in dust

• Clean and dry

The phrase “weighing the animals before and after” refers to:

• A method used in a study

• The conclusion of the experiment

• The diet of the animals

• A failure in research