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Unit 6. Discovery & Invention Prism 2

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  • The repeating __________ on a butterfly’s wing inspired a new kind of paint.
    pattern
  • An __________ trains for months to work and live in space.
    astronaut
  • Scientists use a __________ to observe very small objects such as bacteria or tiny materials.
    microscope
  • Engineers studied the __________ of the boxfish to design stronger vehicles.
    skeleton
  • Velcro was invented when an engineer noticed that __________ got stuck to his clothes.
    burdock seed
  • This new fabric shows strong water __________, making it perfect for outdoor use.
    resistance
  • The idea of __________ means copying nature’s designs to create new technologies.
    biomimicry
  • The architect used __________ models to show what the new building would look like.
    three-dimensional
  • Technical diagrams often __________ how an invention works step by step.
    illustrate
  • Engineers tried to __________ the structure of shark skin to make faster swimsuits.
    mimic
  • Some designers think human creativity is almost __________.
    unlimitted
  • Scientists are developing __________ intelligence to help with medical diagnoses.
    artificial
  • Solar storms produce high levels of __________ that can damage satellites.
    radiation
  • The __________ has a hard, lightweight body that inspired a new car design.
    tropical boxfish
  • The project was delayed because several robots suddenly __________ during testing.
    break down
  • The fabric had thousands of tiny __________ that helped it attach to the hooks.
    loops