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Which quotations from the article support the conclusion that scientific discoveries can have multiple practical applications? It's because organisms have evolved and improved over billions of years, becoming more and more efficient in their design. When wind hits the blades from different directions, the blades can lose their lift and stop working. Besides being used on wind turbines, these bumpy blades may one day be used on helicopters and airplanes too. Another-nature inspired technology is changing the kinds of adhesives we can use in our homes, in producing and transporting products, and even on our skin. Scientists are also working with NASA to develop robots that can catch space junk in Earth's orbit using this technology. select support or does not support for each one
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Here are the assessments for the quotations provided in relation to the conclusion that scientific discoveries can have multiple practical applications:
1. "It's because organisms have evolved and improved over billions of years, becoming more and more efficient in their design."
- **Does not support** (This statement provides background on evolution and efficiency but doesn't mention multiple applications of scientific discoveries.)
2. "When wind hits the blades from different directions, the blades can lose their lift and stop working."
- **Does not support** (This statement describes a challenge of wind turbine blades but does not discuss applications.)
3. "Besides being used on wind turbines, these bumpy blades may one day be used on helicopters and airplanes too."
- **Supports** (This statement explicitly mentions multiple applications for the bumpy blade design in wind turbines, helicopters, and airplanes.)
4. "Another-nature inspired technology is changing the kinds of adhesives we can use in our homes, in producing and transporting products, and even on our skin."
- **Supports** (This statement describes various applications of nature-inspired adhesive technology, illustrating multiple practical uses.)
5. "Scientists are also working with NASA to develop robots that can catch space junk in Earth's orbit using this technology."
- **Supports** (This statement provides another example of how the technology can be applied in a space context, indicating multiple uses.)
In summary, quotations 3, 4, and 5 support the conclusion, while quotations 1 and 2 do not.
1. "It's because organisms have evolved and improved over billions of years, becoming more and more efficient in their design."
- **Does not support** (This statement provides background on evolution and efficiency but doesn't mention multiple applications of scientific discoveries.)
2. "When wind hits the blades from different directions, the blades can lose their lift and stop working."
- **Does not support** (This statement describes a challenge of wind turbine blades but does not discuss applications.)
3. "Besides being used on wind turbines, these bumpy blades may one day be used on helicopters and airplanes too."
- **Supports** (This statement explicitly mentions multiple applications for the bumpy blade design in wind turbines, helicopters, and airplanes.)
4. "Another-nature inspired technology is changing the kinds of adhesives we can use in our homes, in producing and transporting products, and even on our skin."
- **Supports** (This statement describes various applications of nature-inspired adhesive technology, illustrating multiple practical uses.)
5. "Scientists are also working with NASA to develop robots that can catch space junk in Earth's orbit using this technology."
- **Supports** (This statement provides another example of how the technology can be applied in a space context, indicating multiple uses.)
In summary, quotations 3, 4, and 5 support the conclusion, while quotations 1 and 2 do not.