Floating and Sinking

Front

What happens when an object weighs more than water?

Back

It sinks.

Front

What does 'What Floats' mainly discuss?

Back

What things float and sink.

Front

Wearing a life jacket is like having ________ on outside of the body.

Back

Lungs.

Front

What is the name of the airbag in fish?

Back

Swimming bladder.

Front

What are the two most important factors that determine if an object will sink or float?

Back

Air and weight.

Front

What is buoyancy?

Back

The ability of an object to float in water.

Front

What does it mean for an object to float?

Back

It stays on the surface of the water.

Front

What does it mean for an object to sink?

Back

It goes down to the bottom of the water.

Front

What is an example of something that floats?

Back

A rubber duck.

Front

What is an example of something that sinks?

Back

A rock.