Air is a mixture of gases that we can't see, but it is very important for all living things! It has many properties. One main property of air is that it takes up space. Air can also move and push things. It is usually invisible, and we feel it as wind when it moves fast.
Example: When you blow up a balloon, you are filling it with air. The air makes the balloon bigger because it takes up space.
Fun Fact: Air is made mostly of nitrogen and oxygen, which we need to breathe!
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Which of these is a property of air?
a) It can push things
b) It is heavy
c) It has a color
d) It stays still forever
Answer: a) It can push things
Explanation: Air can make things move by pushing against them, like when the wind blows.
2. What happens when air is moved quickly?
a) It becomes invisible
b) It creates wind
c) It disappears
d) It changes color
Answer: b) It creates wind
Explanation: When air moves quickly, we feel it as wind, which can be strong or gentle.
3. Why can we not see air?
a) It is too small
b) It is invisible
c) It hides
d) It is white
Answer: b) It is invisible
Explanation: Air does not have a color, so we cannot see it, even though it is all around us!
4. What does air do to a balloon?
a) It makes it smaller
b) It takes its place
c) It makes it bigger
d) It pops it
Answer: c) It makes it bigger
Explanation: When you blow air into a balloon, the air fills it up and makes it grow!
5. What is the main gas we need to breathe that is in the air?
a) Helium
b) Nitrogen
c) Oxygen
d) Hydrogen
Answer: c) Oxygen
Explanation: We breathe in oxygen from the air, which helps us stay alive and gives us energy!