The Art and Science of Making a Paper Boat - ReadTheory

The Art and Science of Making a Paper Boat

Questions: 5

Grade: 5

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Ever wondered how to make a paper boat that floats? Start by folding a piece of paper in half, lengthwise, then unfold it. This crease is the foundation of your boat. Fold the top corners into the middle. Now, fold the bottom of the paper up, flip it over, and fold it up again. Lastly, pull the sides apart gently, and your boat is ready! But why does it float? Thanks to the wide base and light weight, the boat displaces enough water to keep it buoyant. This principle is used in real boat building too! Did you know? Ancient Egyptians crafted boat models for their rituals and children's toys. fascinating, right?

Question 1

What does the term 'buoyant' mean in the context of this text?

A

Flexible

B

Heavy

C

Able to float

Explanation. Buoyant refers to the ability to float in water. In the context of the text, it is used to describe why the paper boat floats on water due to the displacement of water.

D

Fragile

E

Stiff

Question 2

What purpose did boat models serve in Ancient Egypt according to the text?

A

Transportation means

B

Used for cooking

C

Used for rituals and as children's toys

Explanation. According to the text, Ancient Egyptians crafted boat models for their rituals and as children's toys.

D

Decoration items

E

Used in wars

Question 3

What is the first step in making a paper boat according to the text?

A

Fold the top corners into the middle

B

Fold a piece of paper in half, lengthwise

Explanation. The first step in making a paper boat according to the text is to fold a piece of paper in half, lengthwise.

C

Pull the sides apart gently

D

Fold the bottom of the paper up

E

Unfold the paper

Question 4

Why does a paper boat float according to the text?

A

Because of the paper's color

B

Because of magic

C

Because it displaces enough water due to its wide base and light weight

Explanation. According to the text, a paper boat floats because its wide base and light weight allow it to displace enough water.

D

Because of the paper's texture

E

Because it's waterproof

Question 5

Is the principle of displacement used in real boat building?

A

True

Explanation. The text mentions that the principle of displacement used in paper boat building is also used in real boat building.

B

False

C

Maybe

D

Sometimes

E

Not mentioned

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