Echolocation

What is echolocation?

• the location of objects by reflected sounds

• something

• mechanical sonar

• used by animals to detect objects

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What is echolocation in animals also known as?

• something

• echolocation

• bio sonar

• transmitter and receiver

Select which animals use echolocation:

• Eagle

• Bat

• Human

• Dolphin/Whale

• Mouse

Frequency of bat's echolocation is:

• 1000 Khz

• 500 Khz - 3000 Khz

• 20 Khz - 200 Khz

• 4 Khz - 15 Khz

Why do bats use echolocation?

• They are blind

• They are dumb

• For hunting in the night

• To detect the prey before it detects the bat

How do bats produce echolocation?

• Wings

• Eyes

• Legs and back

• Nose and mouth

From where do dolphins pick up echos?

• Eyes

• Ears

• Back

• Head

• Lower Jaw

Does echolocation behave similarly to you shouting?

• No

• Sometimes

• Maybe

• Yes

• Depends

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What information can be obtained about the object through echolocation?

• shape and size and proximity

• location

• shape

• colour

Select the correct statement:

• Dolphins and bats are extremely similar

• Dolphins echolocation is same as bats

• Dolphins echolocation is different from bats

• How do I know