How does a Grasshopper jump? | The Robot Zoo | Maddie Moate

The video explores the fascinating jumping ability of grasshoppers, highlighting their anatomy and unique exoskeleton. It explains how grasshoppers use their long back legs, specifically the femur and tibia, to jump high by storing energy in a spring-like mechanism. The video is filmed at the Robot Zoo in the Horniman Museum, using a giant robotic grasshopper to demonstrate these concepts. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe for more educational content.

What is the term used to describe the sound production in grasshoppers?

• Stridulation

• Oscillation

• Vibration

• Resonation

What is the primary function of a grasshopper's exoskeleton?

• To aid in digestion

• To assist in flying

• To protect internal organs and muscles

• To help in sound production

Which part of the grasshopper's leg is responsible for gripping the ground?

• Claw

• Tibia

• Femur

• Foot

How does a grasshopper prepare its leg before jumping?

• By stretching the foot

• By bending the femur

• By tucking the tibia flat against the ground

• By extending the tibia

What mechanism in the grasshopper's leg helps it to jump high?

• A pulley system

• A lever mechanism

• A spring-like catapult

• A hydraulic system