Air Matters

What is air made of?

• Carbon dioxide and helium

• Hydrogen and argon

• Methane and neon

• Nitrogen and oxygen

Does air have weight?

• No

• Sometimes

• Rarely

• Yes

Can you see air?

• Yes

• Sometimes

• Only at night

• No

Does air take up space?

• No

• Yes

• Sometimes

• Rarely

What are some properties of air?

• Air is made up of only one gas

• Air has a distinct color

• Air is a solid substance

• Air is a mixture of gases, primarily nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%). It is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and transparent.

Why is air considered matter?

• Air is invisible

• Air does not contain any particles

• Air is not essential for life

• Air has mass and occupies space.

How does air help us breathe?

• Air helps us breathe by providing oxygen to our body.

• Air helps us breathe by causing suffocation.

• Air helps us breathe by depleting oxygen from our body.

• Air helps us breathe by providing carbon dioxide to our body.

Can you feel the weight of air?

• Sometimes

• Only on Tuesdays

• No

• Yes

How does air interact with other objects?

• Air interacts with other objects through radiation

• Air interacts with other objects through photosynthesis

• Air interacts with other objects through precipitation

• Air interacts with other objects through processes like convection, diffusion, and advection.

Why is air important for life on Earth?

• Air is important because it provides a medium for sound to travel.

• Air is important because it contains gold particles.

• Air is important because it helps in photosynthesis.

• Oxygen in the air is necessary for respiration.