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Tiny Tech Wonders

Nanotechnology

An introduction to the science of the extremely small.

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10 Questions Hard Ages 5+ Oct 3, 2026

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1 How small is a nanometer compared to a meter?

A One hundredth
B One thousandth
C One millionth
D One billionth

2 Which special tool do scientists use to 'see' objects at the nanoscale?

A Magnifying glass
B Scanning electron microscope
C Pair of binoculars
D Standard kitchen microscope

3 What happens to the color of gold when it is broken down into nanoparticles?

A It becomes invisible
B It stays bright gold
C It can turn red or purple
D It turns completely black

4 What is the unit of measurement used to describe the size of nanoparticles?

A Nanometers
B Centimeters
C Inches
D Light-years

5 What is a 'buckyball' in the world of nanotechnology?

A A round toy made of plastic
B A soccer-ball-shaped carbon molecule
C A type of tiny robot
D A bouncy ball for babies

6 Which material is used to make strong, tiny tubes called carbon nanotubes?

A Plastic
B Aluminum
C Carbon
D Rubber

7 Why do scientists like to use nanoparticles in sunscreen?

A To make it taste sweet
B To help it reflect or absorb harmful UV light
C To make the bottle glow in the dark
D To turn the skin blue

8 Nanotechnology works with things that are smaller than the width of what?

A A human hair
B A large tree
C A school bus
D A playground

9 What is the main goal of using nanotechnology in medicine?

A To make medicine taste like candy
B To help deliver medicine directly to sick cells
C To make doctors grow taller
D To color pills bright colors

10 What kind of surface is a lotus leaf, which inspires nanotechnology for cleaning?

A Sticky and rough
B Hydrophobic and water-repellent
C Very soft and fuzzy
D Brightly colored and flat

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