Air around us

Raju wanted to fly kites but his mother said that he wouldn't be able to do so as there wasn't much wind that day. Raju was confused. Can you help Raju understand the reason why his mother said so?

• because air is needed to move things, here in this case flying kites.

• because she did not want Raju to fly kites as he had not completed his homework.

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Rita and Ria were arguing about air. Rita said that a table needs air but Ria said that it doesn't need air. Who do you think is right?

• Rita is right as all non living things need air.

• Ria is right because living things need air and a table is a non living thing.

Sam, Ali, Radha and Ravi study in the same class. They are also neighbours. Radha told that her father will drop all of them to school together instead of going in separate cars. Do you think Radha's father was right in saying so?

• Yes, because it is better to share a vehicle if many people are going to the same place.

• No, because going in separate cars will reduce air pollution.

Karan has a cold. Her friend, Lara shares her hanky with Karan. Is it the right thing to do?

• Yes, because sharing is caring.

• No, because it will spread the germs and can make Lara also sick.

Rohan lives in a building near a factory. He has started a tree plantation drive in his locality. Why do you think he did that?

• He did that because he likes plants.

• He did that because plants clean air and help to reduce air pollution.

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Anish wants to go to the supermarket very close to his house. He tells his father to drop him by car. What should he have done instead?

• He can walk or cycle to the supermarket.

• He can take a train.

Which of the following will you follow to prevent air borne diseases?

• Do not wash your hands regularly.

• Cover your mouth and nose while sneezing or coughing.

• Do not share hankies or towels.

• Sanitise your hands regularly.