Understanding Sensors Quiz

What does an Accelerometer do?

• Detects movement in a room

• Detects how hot or cold something is

• Detects shaking or tilting

• Detects gas or smoke

What does a Temperature Sensor do?

• Detects gas or smoke

• Detects how hot or cold something is

• Detects movement

• Detects moisture

What does a Motion Sensor do?

• Detects movement in a room

• Measures distance

• Measures fuel level

• Detects sound

What does a Chemical Sensor do?

• Measures brightness

• Detects shaking

• Detects gas or smoke

• Measures sound

A __________ sensor is like our skin because it feels touch or pressure.

• Pressure
• Optical

• Temperature

• Motion

Optical sensors help a robot to __________ its surroundings.

• Sing

• See

• Jump

Robots use sensors to understand their __________.

A robot needs four key things: Sensing, __________, Energy, and Intelligence.

Which sensor detects moisture in the air?

• Humidity Sensor

• Temperature Sensor

• Motion Sensor

• Accelerometer

Which sensor is used in smartphones to detect light?

• Optical Sensor

• Temperature Sensor

• Pressure Sensor

• Level Sensor