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What are technologies inspired by nature called?
Robotics
Computers
Plastics
Biomimetics
Where do lotus plants grow?
Mountains
Desert
Muddy ponds
Clean rivers
Why are lotus leaves always clean?
They have soap
They are dry
They are washed
They have tiny bumps
What do water drops do on lotus leaves?
Turn into mist
Carry away mud and dust
Make the leaf heavy
Stay on the leaf
What is the name of the self-cleaning ability of lotus leaves?
Lotus effect
Vacuum power
Cat clean
Bumpy magic
What product uses the lotus effect?
Shoes
Clothes
Yogurt lids
Phone case
What animal inspired a vacuum cleaner design?
Fish
Bird
Dog
Cat
What do cats do with their tongues?
Groom themselves
Bite things
Talk
Eat fast
What is the shape of the fan blades in the vacuum cleaner?
Smooth and flat
A cat’s tongue
Sharp and pointy
Long and soft
What happens to the dust inside the vacuum?
It flies out
It becomes compact
It stays loose
It disappears
What inspired the yogurt lid design?
Banana skin
Dog fur
Butterfly wing
Lotus leaf
What do cats cough up?
Food
Toys
Furballs
Hairbrush
Why is the vacuum cleaner better with biomimetics?
It holds more dust
It sprays water
It is louder
It moves fast
What does “biomimetics” mean?
Making machines
Copying nature
Building houses
Fixing robots
What is special about the yogurt lid?
It is colorful
It smells good
It is heavy
It stays clean
The surface of lotus leaves has many ____ bumps.
Smooth
Tiny
Big
Flat
