WONDER #2328: Why Does Cold Air Feel Crisp?

Question 1 of 3

The body's thermostat is called the ___________________________.

  1. hypothalamus
  2. skin
  3. lungs
  4. humerous

Question 2 of 3

What evidence shows that cold air is cleaner than warm air?

  1. “Cold air is drier than warm air.”
  2. “Exposure to extreme cold can pose very serious health risks, including frostbite and hypothermia!”
  3. “This mixing dilutes pollution, making the air cleaner and easier to breathe.”
  4. “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?

  1. Many people prefer fall and winter weather.
  2. People sleep better when it’s cold.
  3. Cold weather improves our moods.
  4. We are less likely to get sick in fall and winter.

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