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Well, why does the temperature in different areas change? The same locations can't be the same temperature. Just as the closer to the North and South pole means the temperature will be colder, the higher you are from the ground, the colder it will be, generally speaking.
The sun doesn't really do much to warm the air, it warms the ground, and the ground warms the air. That's why the temperature doesn't do a near-instant drop when the sun goes down. Since the ground is the heat source, the higher up, the further from the heat source, and thus the colder it is.
With that being said, temperatures can be warmer higher up, due to the fact that the air is constantly moving. Jet streams are very good at transferring warm and cold air, at levels far above the ground. Warmer air will warm the surrounding air, slightly cooling off as the heat exchanges, further contributing to different temperatures at ground level, as well as above it. Of course, the reverse effect happens with cold air; it will cool off the air around it, assuming it is colder than the air, warming up when the heat exchanges. Air temperature changes because of differing air pressures.
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Taking heat out of the air will do what to the temperature?
Removing heat from the air will lower its temperature.
How would temperature and humidity at a given location change when a maritime tropical air mass is replaced by a continental polar air mass?
The temperature would go from being in the 80s and 90s to the 60s and 50s due to the coldness of the polar air. The temperature would decrease. The humidity would decrease also because it goes from being warm and moist to cold and dry.
What is a air temp sensor?
IAT air intake sensor is a thermistor ( a resistor that varies the value of it's resistance in accordance with temperature changes ) the change in the resistance values will directly effect the voltage signal from the sensor to the PCM/ECM. As the sensor temperature increases, the resistance values will decrease. As the sensor temperature decreases the resistance values will increase.
Would dew point temperature be close to that of the air temperature if there is heavy fog on the ground?
Yes! In fact, the air temperature and dewpoint should be exactly the same during heavy fog.
Explain how air becomes saturated?
Air can mix with other gasses forming a solution just like water forms a solution with salt or sugar. With a liquid solution there is a limit to how much the water can absorb, and the maximum amount it can absorb depends on the temperature of the water. Solutions in air work the same way. As water evaporates, the water molecules can form a solution and be dissolved in air. The maximum amount of water molecules dissolved in air depends on temperature (and air pressure). When the maximum amount is reached, the air becomes saturated with water and a change in temperature or pressure or more water entering the air can cause the water to leave the solution. It can result in fog or clouds forming which can result in rain, snow, etc.
Why is it colder at higher altitudes?
At higher altitudes, the air pressure decreases, causing the air molecules to spread out and the temperature to drop. This is why it is colder at higher altitudes.
A change in speed and direction of the wind at different altitudes in the same column of air called?
Wind shear
What causes differences in air temperatures at different altitudes?
Differences in air temperatures at different altitudes are primarily caused by the way the atmosphere absorbs and retains heat from the sun. As you increase in altitude, the air pressure decreases, causing the air to expand and cool. This results in lower temperatures at higher altitudes compared to lower altitudes.
Why are higher altitudes colder than lower altitudes?
Higher altitudes are colder than lower altitudes because the air pressure decreases as you go higher up, causing the air molecules to spread out and the temperature to drop.
Why does it get colder at higher altitudes?
At higher altitudes, the air pressure decreases, causing the air molecules to spread out more. This spreading out of molecules leads to a decrease in temperature, making it colder at higher altitudes.
What is A change in speed and direction of the wind at different altitudes in the same column of air is called?
The change in speed and direction of the wind at different altitudes in the same column of air is called wind shear. Wind shear can have significant impacts on aviation, weather patterns, and the formation of severe weather events.
What is a sentence for the word altitudes?
Cloud structures vary at different altitudes due to different levels of air pressure. There are several scientifically recognized altitudes of atmosphere.
HOW two locations at the same latitude but different altitudes can have a different climate?
Ocean and air currents.This is because latitude is only part of what determines a climate.
Why do recipes change at higher altitudes?
The air pressure gets lower!
How do high altitudes affect temperature?
High altitudes generally have lower temperatures compared to lower altitudes. This is because the air at higher altitudes is less dense and can hold less heat, leading to cooler temperatures.
Why does it feel warmer at higher altitudes?
At higher altitudes, the air pressure decreases, causing the air molecules to spread out more. This makes it harder for the air to trap heat, leading to a decrease in temperature. However, the sun's rays are more direct at higher altitudes, which can make it feel warmer during the day despite the lower overall temperature.
Does gravity change temperature?
Gravity itself does not change temperature, but it can impact air pressure and circulation patterns in the atmosphere, which in turn influence temperature distribution on Earth. For example, gravity helps create the vertical temperature gradient in the atmosphere, with warmer temperatures near the surface and cooler temperatures at higher altitudes.
