Understanding Bats and Echolocation

What did Jay first think when he heard about the bat?

• It would be a creepy vampire thing.

• It would be a cute animal.

• It would be a big bird.

• It would be a friendly pet.

How do bats find things in the dark?

• By using their sense of smell.

• By using echolocation.

• By using their sense of taste.

• By using their sense of sight.

What is an echo?

• A sound that is very loud.

• A sound that bounces back.

• A sound that is very quiet.

• A sound that is heard once.

What do bats use to make sounds bounce back?

• Their wings.

• Their mouths.

• Their eyes.

• Their ears.

Why do bats have big ears?

• To look scary.

• To hear quiet sounds better.

• To fly faster.

• To see in the dark.

What can bats tell from the way echoes bounce back?

• The size and shape of objects.

• The color of objects.

• The smell of objects.

• The taste of objects.

Why can't humans usually hear bat sounds?

• Because bats are too far away.

• Because bats make sounds humans can't hear.

• Because bats are very quiet.

• Because bats don't make any sounds.

What did Jay use to find his way in the dark cave?

• His sense of taste.

• A flashlight.

• His sense of touch and hearing.

• A map.

What does echolocation help bats avoid?

• Finding food.

• Bumping into things.

• Flying too high.

• Getting wet.

What did Jay realize about bats after learning more?

• They are just like birds.

• They are not real.

• They are scarier than he thought.

• They are more amazing and less scary.