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How is diffusion related to smelling the odor of the skunk that is far away?
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If you ever plan on chasing a skunk, this might be very useful. Let's say that you're a few feet away from the skunk when it sprays you. There's no wind and you are not immediately in range of the skunk's spray. Regardless, the odor will still reach you even if both you and the skunk do absolutely nothing. It's all diffusion. The skunk's spray starts as a liquid, but rapidly evaporates into the surrounding air. Those particles disperse and collide with air particles, but will inevitably get further and further from the skunk. Eventually, you'll notice because those particles have now reached your nose. The particles of skunk collide with an enormous number of air particles per second, and it takes quite a bit of time to reach you, but the idea is that particles will eventually spread out from the source until they are somewhat evenly dispersed. Think of it as that time someone breaks wind in a classroom and everyone smells it, but doesn't know where it came from.
So if none of the spray lands on you, can you try to outrun the diffusion of the spray? Yes you should!
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How is diffusion related to smelling Odor of a skunk that is far away?
If you ever plan on chasing a skunk, this might be very useful. Let's say that you're a few feet away from the skunk when it sprays you. There's no wind and you are not immediately in range of the skunk's spray. Regardless, the odor will still reach you even if both you and the skunk do absolutely nothing. It's all diffusion. The skunk's spray starts as a liquid, but rapidly evaporates into the surrounding air. Those particles disperse and collide with air particles, but will inevitably get further and further from the skunk. Eventually, you'll notice because those particles have now reached your nose. The particles of skunk collide with an enormous number of air particles per second, and it takes quite a bit of time to reach you, but the idea is that particles will eventually spread out from the source until they are somewhat evenly dispersed. Think of it as that time someone breaks wind in a classroom and everyone smells it, but doesn't know where it came from. So if none of the spray lands on you, can you try to outrun the diffusion of the spray? Yes you should!
How does a zorilla get away from predators?
A zorilla uses a foul smelling spray (similar to that of a skunk) to get away from predators. Even lions will shy away from the stinky spray of the zorilla.
How is diffusion related to smelling the odor of a skunk that is far?
If you ever plan on chasing a skunk, this might be very useful. Let's say that you're a few feet away from the skunk when it sprays you. There's no wind and you are not immediately in range of the skunk's spray. Regardless, the odor will still reach you even if both you and the skunk do absolutely nothing. It's all diffusion. The skunk's spray starts as a liquid, but rapidly evaporates into the surrounding air. Those particles disperse and collide with air particles, but will inevitably get further and further from the skunk. Eventually, you'll notice because those particles have now reached your nose. The particles of skunk collide with an enormous number of air particles per second, and it takes quite a bit of time to reach you, but the idea is that particles will eventually spread out from the source until they are somewhat evenly dispersed. Think of it as that time someone breaks wind in a classroom and everyone smells it, but doesn't know where it came from. So if none of the spray lands on you, can you try to outrun the diffusion of the spray? Yes you should!
How do skunks escape from their predator?
When a skunk is frightened, it secretes/sprays a foul-smelling liquid that drives away the enemy. It can also run away very quikly so it's predator can't catch it
What both the skunk and the skunk cabbage have an adaptation that keeps organisms away?
A stench or odor is what allows other organisms to avoid the skunk cabbage or skunk.
What animal scares away its enemies by giving off a strong smell?
it has got to be a skunk
Why do skunks spay gas?
When the predator comes too close, the skunk sprays a foul smelling gas (which is really stored up urine) at them so they can't stand the smell and run away. So really, they spray to protect themselves. They can spray about 16 feet away. SKUNKS ARE NOT CUDDLY TOYS!!! THEY ARE EXTREMELY CUTE, BUT STAY AWAY!!!!!
Why is diffusion?
Diffusion takes away carbon dioxide and unwanted waste from the cells.
Do bears eat skunk?
They will eat a skunk if they cant find any food and they are starving
How far away can a skunk spray its predators?
10-15ft
Why is diffusion important?
Diffusion takes away carbon dioxide and unwanted waste from the cells.
Why do skunk make there foul smell?
Because it needs to protect itself. Example: A human has a large net and wants to catch the skunk in it. The skunk sees him and sprays him so the human runs away and leaves the skunk alone to eat in peace.
