my parents insist that it does, but i think they're unbelievably stupid for thinking this
2006-08-08 21:45:48 · 12 answers · asked by speedyleedy1212 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Sure, the water acts like little magnifying glasses that increase the suns intensity,
2006-08-08 21:51:43 · answer #1 · answered by Sean M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see its not unbelievably 'coz in summer when the climate is hot at that time if u pour water before 5 min on the grass an after 5 min if u want to burn the grass the grass will burn due to the climate as in summer the climate is hot. where as in winter the climate is cold and at that time even after manyhours the grass cant be burn 'coz of due factor as a reason urs question varies from season to season .so according to me nor ur parents think it wrong nor u.
2006-08-09 04:57:10 · answer #2 · answered by ashley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
This is what happens. Grass actually protects itself from drought. If you water it you tell it it rains and it drops the protection to soak, actually you have just set the grass up for some instant cooking. Grass is to small to cope with that, at least the top side. It will grow back eventually.
If you water the grass it should be for a long time when it is really hot so it can really cool down.
2006-08-09 04:53:47 · answer #3 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The water can act as a lens and focus the suns rays onto the grass blade leading to a "burning" of the grass. That is to say the grass may go brown,it won't burst into flames ;)
2006-08-09 04:53:00 · answer #4 · answered by GeoChris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With all the hot weather we have been having, Yes your grass will burn when you water during the day...Water at nite when theres no sun...
Clowmy
2006-08-09 04:51:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it does not "burn" with fire...it gets shocked. the ground is very hot and the water is cool. the temperature difference is not good for plants. also the sun beating down on wet grass is not good, it is like a steam bath...don't! you should wait until late evening when things start to cool down before you water, also you will get less evaporation
2006-08-09 04:53:27 · answer #6 · answered by snowcrablegs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't catch on fire, but it will turn brown. The water attracts too much sun. Just like if you are outside, you can get a better tan if you're near the water.
2006-08-09 04:51:05 · answer #7 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES.
water droplets act as a magnifying lens; when the sun hits wet leaves damage can occur.
p.s. "why do grass burn...."
be careful who you take advice from...
2006-08-09 04:51:47 · answer #8 · answered by dr schmitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the water makes a pool and the sun heats it up so it fries the grass
or sumthin like that
2006-08-09 04:50:59 · answer #9 · answered by sxibuni 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the water magnifies the sun to make it burn but it dosen't catch on fire it just shrivels up and dies.
2006-08-09 05:05:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋