I WONDER - How Do Birds Fly?

What feature of a bird helps it reduce air resistance?

• Its colorful feathers

• Its streamlined body

• Its sharp beak

• Its long legs

How does a bird control the direction of its flight?

• By singing

• By changing its body color

• By twisting its tail

• By flapping its wings faster

Which flying technique involves a bird holding its wings out without flapping?

• Gliding

• Flapping

• Soaring

• Diving

What is the main difference between gliding and soaring?

• Gliding is only done at night

• Soaring requires more energy than gliding

• Gliding is faster than soaring

• Soaring uses thermals, while gliding does not

Why can't humans fly like birds?

• Humans lack wings and certain physical features

• Humans are too heavy

• Humans are not intelligent enough

• Humans have too much air resistance