Bats Did It First! Comprehension

Front

What do bats send out of their nose and mouth?

Back

Bats send out sound waves.

Front

True or False? Scientists use ideas from nature to invent things.

Back

True

Front

Once the sound wave hits an object what bounces back?

Back

An echo bounces back.

Front

How can bats tell how far away something is?

Back

Bats can tell how far away something is by the echo.

Front

What did bats inspire scientists to create?

Back

Bats inspired scientists to create a cane.

Front

What is echolocation?

Back

Echolocation is a method used by bats to locate objects by sending out sound waves and listening for echoes.

Front

Why do bats use sound waves?

Back

Bats use sound waves to navigate and find food in the dark.

Front

What is an echo?

Back

An echo is a sound that is reflected off a surface and heard again.

Front

How do scientists learn from nature?

Back

Scientists observe how animals and plants work and use those ideas to invent new things.

Front

What is the purpose of a cane inspired by bats?

Back

A cane helps people navigate their surroundings, similar to how bats use echolocation.