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Why is atmosphere more dense at sea level than a mountain top?
the atmosphere isn't more dense. if the atmosphere was on the ground, we would have no air. but the reason the air is thinner in the mountains like mt. Everest and Kilimanjaro is because its further away from the earth center and the gravity has less effect on the air. the closer to the earth center the stronger gravity, the denser air.
Where is the air the least dense?
The farther away from the Earth's surface, the less dense the air will be. Of course, once you break out of the atmosphere, there will be no air around you.
Where is the atmosphere more dense at the top of a mountain or the ocean?
The atmosphere is more dense at the ocean than at the top of a mountain. As altitude increases, atmospheric pressure and density decrease, meaning that the air is thinner at higher elevations. Therefore, at sea level, such as at the ocean's surface, the atmosphere is denser compared to the air found at the summit of a mountain.
How does air density affect convection in the atmosphere?
Air density affects convection in the atmosphere by influencing the buoyancy of air parcels. Less dense air will rise more easily, promoting upward convection, while denser air will inhibit vertical movement. This can impact cloud formation, precipitation, and overall atmospheric stability.
What does dense atmosphere mean?
Thick air. Planets like Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus have a very dense atmosphere.
Does humid air rise or sink in the atmosphere?
Humid air rises in the atmosphere because it is less dense than dry air.
How does hot air rise in the atmosphere?
Hot air rises in the atmosphere because it is less dense than cold air. When air is heated, its molecules move faster and spread out, making the air less dense. This lighter, less dense hot air then rises above the denser, cooler air around it. This movement of hot air rising and cold air sinking creates convection currents in the atmosphere.
Which is normally more dense dry air or humid air?
Humid air is more dense.
If the volume of air is less then the less dense or more dense the air is?
its has more pressure
What is more dense helium gas or air?
air is more dense than helium
Is lead more dense than air?
Lead is more dense than air.
Is cool air dense?
No it is more dense than hot air
