WONDER #2328: Why Does Cold Air Feel Crisp?
Question 1 of 3
The body's thermostat is called the ___________________________.
- hypothalamus
- skin
- lungs
- humerous
Question 2 of 3
What evidence shows that cold air is cleaner than warm air?
- “Cold air is drier than warm air.”
- “Exposure to extreme cold can pose very serious health risks, including frostbite and hypothermia!”
- “This mixing dilutes pollution, making the air cleaner and easier to breathe.”
- “You’ve probably learned in school that everything in the world is made up of tiny atoms. “
Question 3 of 3
According to this Wonder, what is one benefit of cold weather for humans?
- Many people prefer fall and winter weather.
- People sleep better when it’s cold.
- Cold weather improves our moods.
- We are less likely to get sick in fall and winter.
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