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Why is Earth's air warm?

The sun warms the surface of the earth. This heat moves up into the atmosphere where it is absorbed by the greenhouse gases which warm up. This is how the air is warm. The warmth of the air also depends on how far from the equator you are. For example if you live in Greenland the air is generally cooler, and if you live in Hawaii or Brazil the air is generally warmer.


Taking heat out of the air will do what to the air temperature?

Removing heat from the air will lower its temperature.


Describe the air temperature in regions of the earth that receive more heat?

Regions of the earth that receive more heat, such as the equator or tropical latitudes, tend to have higher air temperatures due to the direct angle of the sun's rays. These areas experience warmer temperatures year-round, with minimal seasonal variation. High temperatures in these regions are also influenced by factors like proximity to large bodies of water and prevailing winds.


What holds heat longer air or land?

Land holds heat longer than air because it has a higher heat capacity, meaning it can absorb and retain more heat energy. Air, on the other hand, has a lower heat capacity and can quickly lose heat as it is more easily affected by changes in temperature.


Will heat move from the ground to the atmosphere by conduction if the air is warmer than the ground?

No, heat will not move from the ground to the atmosphere by conduction if the air is warmer than the ground. Conduction involves heat transfer from a warmer object to a cooler object, so in this case, heat will not flow from the ground to the already warmer air.

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Does air in a balloon contract when you heat it?

because he receive too much heat


What are the 3 most needed things to live on earth?

water air heat


Where is the flap that opens and closes to receive heat and air located on a 1988 Oldmobile 98?

the flap is located at the top of the plane


Why does air accupy more space when it is heated?

The molecues making up the air receive the energy from the heat, and as they become more excited they spread out and fill more space.


Why do you get sun burnt faster wet than you do dry?

Water conducts heat much better than air, and that is due greater density of water. Therefore, your body will receive more heat from hot water than from hot air that is in contact with your skin.


Describe the air temperature in regions of the earth that receive less heat?

Regions of the earth that receive less heat, such as polar regions and higher altitudes, tend to have colder air temperatures compared to areas near the equator. This is due to the angle of the sun's rays and the amount of daylight hours these regions receive, resulting in less direct sunlight and warmth. This leads to cooler temperatures in these areas.


What does air to air mean in heat pumps?

Air to air simply means a heat pump that sits outside of your home and pulls heat from the outside air. This is the most common type of heat pump.


Can malamutes live in all countries?

Yep. Their fur protects them from the cold but it also traps air and cools them in the heat.


What organism live where it is sometimes submerged and routinely exposed to air heat battering wave and strong currents?

whale


What is the amount of heat in air?

The amount of heat in air is measured using the specific heat capacity of air, which is about 1 kJ/kg°C. The total heat in air can be calculated by multiplying the specific heat capacity with the mass of air and the change in temperature.


How does air conditioning help a desert?

If there's a plug then it's ok Air conditioner makes the air cooler around you


What is the difference between heat and air?

heat is hot, air is cold Heat and air differ in every respect; heat is a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature, and air is a mixture of gases.