Learn why whales blow water high into the air, sometimes as tall as a 3-storeyed building, with a simple explanation perfect for 5-year-old children.
Hello! Let's talk about whales and the big water spout they make.
Whales are giant animals that live in the ocean. When they want to breathe, they come up to the water's surface and breathe out through a special hole on the top of their head called a blowhole.
When the whale blows out air, it comes out fast and hard. Because the air is warm and full of water vapor, it looks like a big splash or a jet of water in the air. This splash is called a spout.
Sometimes, this spout can be very tall — as tall as a 3-storeyed building! That's because whales are very big and strong, so when they blow the air out, it goes way up high.
So next time you see pictures of whales blowing water, remember: they're just taking a big breath!