Question

Kyle used a solar balloon to learn about energy from the Sun. The picture shows Kyle using the balloon at noon. Heat makes

the balloon get bigger and float in the air.
How will the balloon change when the Sun sets later in the day?
It will get warmer.
It will float higher.
It will look smaller.
It will change color.

Answer 1

The answer is "The balloon will look smaller"

Explanation:

The air in the balloon is heated by the Sun’s energy, making it get bigger. When the Sun sets, the energy does not heat the air in the balloon, so it will look smaller.

Answer 2

The balloon will look smaller.

Explanation:

Kyle used a solar balloon to learn about energy from the Sun.

Now, Kyle using the balloon at noon. The heat from the Sun makes the balloon get bigger and float in the air.

We are asked how will the balloon change when the Sun sets later in the day.

So, as the Sun sets later in the day, there will be a decrease in the energy coming from the Sun.

Therefore, the balloon will look smaller. (Answer)