At a fair or circus, some performers and clowns take long balloons and fold them into animals and objects as toys for children. Which statement explain why the balloon can fold, twist, and bend without bursting?

The balloon is filled with air, which is a mix of gases. The pressure of the air inside the balloon makes it rigid enough to look like an animal.

The balloon is filled with air, which is a mix of gases. Air is fluid and can move around the inside around the inside of the balloon as it is folded

There is no matter that exists inside a balloon, so there is nothing that can cause the balloon as it folded, twisted and bent

The balloon is made of a flexible material so it can be changed into different shapes without ever bursting

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The statement that best explains why the balloon can fold, twist, and bend without bursting is:

The balloon is made of a flexible material so it can be changed into different shapes without ever bursting.

This statement accurately reflects the physical properties of balloons, which are made from elastic materials that allow them to stretch and change shape while maintaining their integrity.