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Air pressure tends to increase as air gets lower in the atmosphere simply because the lower the air is, the more air there is on top of it, and that's what causes air pressure, the weight of the air. And when air is under more pressure, it naturally gets compressed. Air also tends to be warmed by proximity to the ground because it is the ground that is warmed by sunlight. Sunlight does not warm air directly since air is transparent (at least in the visible wavelengths).
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What is cool air rising and warm air sinking?
tornado
What is the process called of warm air rising and clod air sinking?
Convection.
Are winds formed by the rising of warm air and sinking of cool air?
rising
Strong updrafts and warm air sinking cause what?
Strong updrafts and warm air sinking cause thunderstorms to form and intensify. The updrafts help to lift moist air to higher levels, where it cools and condenses, forming clouds and eventually precipitation. The sinking warm air then helps to stabilize the atmosphere and maintain the storm's intensity.
What is the nae of the prossoe of warm air rising asnd cool air sinking?
The process you are referring to is called convection. Warm air rises because it is less dense than cool air, which causes it to displace the cooler, denser air and sink. This cycle creates a convection current that plays a key role in atmospheric circulation and weather patterns.
One way to warm air without adding heat is to?
Compress it, such as by inflating a tire
What is the result in the tendency for warm air to rise and cool air to sink?
The result of warm air rising and cool air sinking is convection currents of air, causing wind. Even hurricanes are caused by this phenomenon.
What is the process of warm air rising and cool air sinking?
The process of warm rising and cool air sinking is called convection. Convection is the concerted, collective movement of groups or aggregates of molecules within fluids and rheids, either through advection or through diffusion or as a combination of both of them.
The tendency for warm air to rise and cool air to sink results in?
the formation of convection currents. As warm air rises, it cools and loses its buoyancy, eventually sinking back down. This process creates a continuous cycle of warm air rising and cool air sinking, which helps distribute heat and moisture in the atmosphere.
Is the pattern of warm air rising and cool air sinking is known as the conduction current?
It's known as a convection current not a conduction current :)
Why does cold air tend to flow under warm air?
Cold air is denser than warm air, so it sinks below warm air due to gravity. This sinking motion causes cold air to flow under warm air, leading to the familiar pattern of cold air near the ground and warm air above it.
Does warm air and high pressure causes rising air?
No, warm air and high pressure typically create sinking air, as warm air is less dense than cooler air. Rising air is more commonly associated with areas of low pressure, where air is being drawn in and lifted upwards.
