Young Explorers Uncover: Why is the Sky Blue and What Makes Up Clouds?

Young Explorers Uncover: Why is the Sky Blue and What Makes Up Clouds?

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Physics, Science, Geography

6th Grade - University

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The video follows young scientists exploring the composition of clouds and why the sky is blue. They conduct experiments with experts, learning that clouds are made of liquid water droplets or ice crystals, not water vapor. They also discover that the sky's blue color is due to atmospheric particles reflecting blue light. The video emphasizes scientific inquiry and understanding through hands-on experiments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial question Mack Lesge asked the young scientists?

Why is the sky blue?

What is the speed of light?

What are clouds made of?

How do rainbows form?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the young scientists learn from Anais about clouds?

Clouds are made of air.

Clouds are made of liquid water droplets and ice crystals.

Clouds are made of water vapor.

Clouds are made of smoke.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What experiment did Anais perform to demonstrate cloud formation?

Pouring boiling water into a jar with dust and ice.

Heating water to create steam.

Using a prism to create a rainbow.

Mixing different gases in a container.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to water vapor when it cools down in Anais's experiment?

It evaporates completely.

It liquefies into small droplets.

It becomes invisible.

It turns into smoke.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the young scientists discover about the color of the sky?

The sky is blue because of water in the air.

The sky is blue due to particles reflecting blue light.

The sky is blue because of the ocean's reflection.

The sky is blue because of the sun's color.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do particles play in the color of the sky?

They absorb all colors except blue.

They reflect all colors equally.

They make the sky appear white.

They reflect more blue light than other colors.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would the sky look like without atmospheric particles?

It would be blue.

It would be white.

It would be black.

It would be red.