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For preparing food, plants need air. Air also takes away seeds of

few plants to different places and plants grow up there without the
sowing of seeds.

Air carries clouds bringing rain to different places.
Properties of Air

Air Occupies Space

When we fill a balloon with air it becomes bigger.

This means air occupies space.

Air Has Weight

Weigh a balloon initially without air. Now, fill the
balloon with air and weigh it. The weight of the

balloon will increase. This shows that balloon has

become heavier. This means that air has weight.

Air Contains Water

When we pour ice-cold water in a glass, we can see

water droplets outside the glass. This shows that air

contains water.
Uses of Air

Air and wind help us in many different

ways. Our earth is covered by a
blanket of air. This is
g Air helps us in flying a kite.
called atmosphere.
g Air helps in drying our clothes faster.

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