The Art and Science of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

What is the first step in creating a Macy's Parade balloon?

• Sketching with pencil and paper

• Cutting plastic pieces

• Painting the balloon

• Inflating the balloon

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What is used to hold the plastic pieces of the balloon together?

• Tape

• Sewing

• Staples

• Glue

What is the purpose of the lines attached to the balloons?

• To inflate the balloons

• To decorate the balloons

• To control the balloons during the parade

• To measure the size of the balloons

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What gas is used to make the balloons fly?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Helium

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

What is used to inflate the balloons before the parade?

• A hand pump

• A blower with inflation sleeves

• A bicycle pump

• A vacuum cleaner

What happens to the balloons at the end of the parade?

• They are stored with helium inside

• They are deflated using special deflation ports

• They are given to the public

• They are left to float away

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What often surprises people about the parade balloons?

• Their weight

• Their color

• Their shape

• Their size

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What are the three qualities everyone working at Macy's Studio must have?

• Artist, engineer, and childlike spirit

• Scientist, artist, and mathematician

• Painter, sculptor, and carpenter

• Designer, manager, and technician

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What is the invitation extended to viewers at the end of the video?

• To come see the parade in New York or on TV

• To participate in the parade

• To design their own balloon

• To visit Macy's Studio

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How are parade balloons different from birthday balloons?

• They are much larger and filled with helium

• They are filled with air

• They are made of rubber

• They are smaller

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