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