Question

1. at a fair or circus, some performers and clowns take long balloons and fold them into animals and objects as toys for children. which statement explains why the balloon can fold, twist, and bend without bursting? (1 point)

the balloon is filled with air, which is a mix of gases. the pressure of the air inside the balloon makes it rigid enough to look like an animal.
the balloon is filled with air, which is a mix of gases. air is fluid and can move around the inside of the balloon as it is folded.
the balloon is made of a flexible material so it can be changed into different shapes without ever bursting.
there is no matter that exists inside a balloon, so there is nothing that can cause the balloon to burst when it is folded,

Explanation:

• Gases are fluids. When the balloon is folded, the air (a mix of gases) inside, being fluid, can move around within the balloon. This movement allows the balloon to be folded, twisted, and bent without bursting.
• The first option about pressure making it rigid is incorrect as it doesn't explain the ability to be folded.
• The third option about the balloon material being flexible is too simplistic. Even a flexible material needs something (like the fluid - like nature of the gas inside) to allow the folding without bursting.
• The fourth option is wrong because there is air (matter) inside the balloon.

Answer:

The balloon is filled with air, which is a mix of gases. Air is fluid and can move around the inside of the balloon as it is folded.