The field of biomimetics applies designs from _______ to solve problems in engineering, materials science, medicine, and other fields.
the sun
nature
cars
television
The US military includes the _____.
children
pets
schools
army
A small machine or gadget is a _______.
riddle
device
purpose
inspiration
If something vibrates, it _____ with repeated small, quick movements.
cooks
sleeps
shakes
freezes
Sarah loves reading _______ stories and imagining magical adventures in faraway lands.
non-fiction
serious
mystery
fantasy
Something created or made by humans is _________.
suspended
disappearing
synthetic
fiber
The turtle _______ returns home.
quickly
smartly
invisibly
gradually
The end of summer vacation is ________.
cold
thereby
never
forthcoming
The weather forecast predicts rain, so we can _______ that we might need an umbrella.
foresee
remember
because
earn
The scientist is confident he will close the _____ between nature and human engineering.
robot
time
gap
device
The toy robot's arms were so _____ they couldn't move.
bendable
shiny
soft
rigid
Wool comes from the hair of ______.
sheep
horses
people
dogs
A deep understanding is an __________.
insight
device
gap
biology
A puzzling question is a ________.
rhyme
rainy day
riddle
reason
He ate a _______ of the pizza.
store
delivery
fraction
bowl
Technology that is modern and often incorporates the latest innovations is _______.
synthetic
forthcoming
natural
high-tech
The dog really loves this _____.
biologist
device
medicine
solar panel
When you drop a ball, it falls to the ground because of ______.
gravity
air
apples
science
This blue cloth is an example of a ______.
dream
fantasy
textile
technology
If you draw inspiration from something, you __________ from it.
feel sad
get ideas
make a picture
fail a test
If something is water _______, then it dissolves in water.
dirty
frozen
soluble
synthetic
Cotton comes from the ____________.
cotton plant
silk worm
sheep
cotton worm
If you have the potential to do something, you have the ________.
forgetfulness
sleep
idea
capability
A ______ line is a line that goes straight up and down.
crooked
horizontal
diagonal
vertical
A thin, thread-like structure is a ______.
fiber
textile
suspend
cloth
_______ is a term used to describe any material that is woven, knitted, or made from fibers, which includes fabrics used for clothing, upholstery, and other applications.
Soft
Forthcoming
Textile
Synthetic
If something is vital, it is ________.
necessary
slow moving
electrified
funny
Researchers are using more powerful ________.
discussions
microscopes
insects
shoes
He studied diligently, ____ improving his grades.
but
unfortunately
however
thereby
If you replicate something, you _____ it.
forget
draw
copy
clean
Silk comes from the ____________.
cotton plant
silk plant
silk worm
sheep
A scientist that studies life science is a ______.
chemist
physicist
biologist
dentist
If you copy something, you ______ it.
brush
erase
reproduce
wash
The ______ of something is how useful it is.
impression
design
utility
insight
The scientists studied the thorny devil to learn how to __________ in the desert.
collect water
see better
walk quickly
sleep
The small and lightweight backpack was ______ and easy to carry on long hikes.
heavy
portable
unnecessary
huge
Biological processes occur in the _______________.
bodies of living things
bottom of a trash can
closet in your room
science classroom
A thorny devil is a small _____ that has learned to survive in the intense heat of the Austrailan desert.
fish
mammal
pet
lizard
_______ is the careful watching of someone, especially by the police.
Surveillance
Potential
Mystery
Amazement
In ________, we need to work hard to achieve our goals and dreams.
a fantasy
a dream
reality
preschool
Small insects that eat wood are _______.
utilities
biologists
termites
flies
Kermit the Frog is _______.
drenched
rained
dry
busy