How does a chameleon change colour? | The Robot Zoo | Maddie Moate

Greg and Mads explore how chameleons change color at the Robot Zoo. They explain that chameleons change color not just for camouflage but also for communication and temperature regulation. The video details the physical features of chameleons and the mechanism behind their color change, involving layers of skin with pigment cells. The video concludes with a call to action to subscribe for more content.

What is the main setting of the video where the chameleon color change is discussed?

• A science laboratory

• A rainforest

• A desert

• The Robot Zoo in the Horniman Museum

What is the primary reason chameleons change color?

• To attract insects

• To scare off predators

• To communicate and regulate temperature

• To blend in with their surroundings

How do chameleons regulate their body temperature?

• By eating specific foods

• By moving to different habitats

• By changing their skin color

• By drinking water

What happens when a chameleon wants to appear more red?

• It contracts the blue pigment cells

• It contracts the brown pigment cells

• It mixes yellow and blue pigments

• It expands the red pigment cells

Which layers of pigment are involved in creating a green color on a chameleon?

• Brown and red

• Red and blue

• Blue and yellow

• Red and yellow