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Why does the air pressure decrease with altitude?
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Answer & Solution
As altitude increases, the number of air molecules decreases, and the air becomes less dense, leading to a decrease in air pressure.
12
Why do you feel more comfortable on a cloudy day than on a sunny day?
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Answer & Solution
Clouds reflect sunlight, reducing
the amount of heat that reaches the Earth's surface, which makes the
temperature feel cooler and more comfortable on cloudy days.
13
During sunset, the sun’s light passes through a thicker layer of the atmosphere. The shorter wavelengths (blue and green) are scattered, leaving longer wavelengths (red and orange) to reach our eyes.
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Answer & Solution
During the day, land heats up faster than water. The warm air over the land rises, and cooler air from the ocean moves in to replace it, creating a sea breeze.
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Why is the sky red during sunset?
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B.
C.
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Answer & Solution
During sunset, the sun’s light
passes through a thicker layer of the atmosphere. The shorter wavelengths (blue
and green) are scattered, leaving longer wavelengths (red and orange) to reach
our eyes.
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Why does a iron ship float on water despite being much denser than water?
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Answer & Solution
The ship's large hull displaces a
sufficient amount of water to balance the weight of the ship. This is based on
Archimedes’ principle, which states that an object will float if it displaces a
volume of water whose weight is equal to the object's weight.
16
Why does ice float on water?
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Answer & Solution
Ice is less dense than liquid water because the molecules in ice are arranged in a crystalline structure that takes up more space, making ice buoyant.
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Why do you feel your body temperature rise when you are near a fire?
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D.
Answer & Solution
Fire emits infrared radiation, which is absorbed by your skin, causing an increase in body temperature when you're close to the fire.
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Why do tires appear to be inflated when seen under bright sunlight?
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Heat from sunlight causes the air
molecules inside the tire to move faster and spread out, increasing the air
pressure and making the tire appear inflated.
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Why does a hot air balloon rise in the air?
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
When the air inside the balloon is
heated, it becomes less dense than the cooler air outside, causing the balloon
to rise due to buoyancy.
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Why does a magnet attract iron filings but not other materials?
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Iron is a magnetic material, meaning it can be magnetized. When placed near a magnet, it is attracted because of the alignment of magnetic domains within the iron.
