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  • Airborne Objects: A Guide to Things That Fly
    Here are some objects that move by air:

    Naturally:

    * Birds: They use their wings to generate lift and propel themselves through the air.

    * Bats: They use their wings, which are actually modified front limbs, for flight.

    * Insects: From butterflies to dragonflies, many insects use wings for flight.

    * Seeds: Some plants have seeds designed to float on the wind, like dandelion seeds.

    * Leaves: Leaves blown off trees by the wind.

    * Clouds: Made of water droplets or ice crystals, clouds are moved by wind currents.

    * Smoke: Particles from fires and other sources are carried by the wind.

    Human-made:

    * Airplanes: Use wings and engines to generate lift and thrust for flight.

    * Helicopters: Use rotating blades to create lift and maneuver in the air.

    * Gliders: Use wings to generate lift and soar on air currents.

    * Kites: Use wind pressure to lift them into the air.

    * Hot air balloons: Use heated air to create lift and float in the air.

    * Parachutes: Use a large surface area to slow descent and allow for safe landing.

    * Balloons: Filled with lighter-than-air gases, like helium, they float in the air.

    Other:

    * Paper airplanes: Simple, foldable toys that fly using the principles of aerodynamics.

    * Frisbees: Discs that fly through the air using a combination of spin and lift.

    * Paragliders: Used for recreational flight, harnessing air currents.

    * Hang gliders: Similar to paragliders, but with a rigid wing structure.

    This is not an exhaustive list, but it provides a good overview of objects that move by air.

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