Question 51
Flying squirrels have a flap of skin between their front and hind legs. The skin can be stretched out when the squirrel spreads its legs. This acts like a parachute, allowing the squirrel to glide in the air.
Complete the sentences. Choose words from the list.
**gravity; rise; speeds up; descend; decreases; increases; slows down; air resistance**
As the squirrel glides, it experiences ______, which is the force air exerts against a moving object. The larger surface area created by the stretched skin ______ the air resistance acting on the squirrel. This ______ the squirrel’s fall.
Complete the sentences. Choose words from the list.
**gravity; rise; speeds up; descend; decreases; increases; slows down; air resistance**
As the squirrel glides, it experiences ______, which is the force air exerts against a moving object. The larger surface area created by the stretched skin ______ the air resistance acting on the squirrel. This ______ the squirrel’s fall.
