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Air near the ground is not directly heated by sunlight. Sunlight heats the surface of the Earth with (mostly) short-wave energy. The surface of the Earth absorbs this short-wave energy and emits long-wave energy. This long-wave energy is what heats air near the ground.
When air is heated, it expands, becomes lighter, and rises higher in the atmosphere. This is the driving force behind all weather on the planet.
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When air near ground is warmed by sunlight what occurs?
As air near the ground is warmed by sunlight, it becomes less dense and rises. This creates an upward motion of air, which we commonly call convection. This process can lead to the formation of clouds and ultimately to the development of thunderstorms.
Average temperatures are lower near the poles because sunlight strikes the ground at an angle?
Near the poles, sunlight has to travel through more atmosphere to reach the surface, which reduces the amount of heat that reaches the ground. Additionally, the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth's surface near the poles is more oblique, spreading the energy over a larger area and leading to lower temperatures.
How is the atmosphere near the earth's surface warmed?
The atmosphere near Earth's surface is primarily warmed through the process of conduction, where heat is transferred from the Earth's surface to the air molecules in direct contact with it. Additionally, sunlight absorbed by the Earth's surface is re-radiated as heat, warming the surrounding air.
When sunlight strikes the ground it warms the ground and the air near it The warm air near the ground then rises as it expands What does this process typically result in on the ground?
This process typically creates convection currents, which can result in the formation of breezes or winds as the warm air rises and cooler air moves in to take its place. This movement of air helps to distribute heat energy and regulate temperatures on the ground.
Air near the equator average higher temperatures than air near the poles?
Yes, air near the equator is typically warmer than air near the poles due to the angle at which sunlight strikes the earth. Near the equator, sunlight is more concentrated, resulting in higher temperatures. In contrast, near the poles, sunlight is spread out over a larger area, leading to cooler temperatures.
When air near ground is warmed by sunlight what occurs?
As air near the ground is warmed by sunlight, it becomes less dense and rises. This creates an upward motion of air, which we commonly call convection. This process can lead to the formation of clouds and ultimately to the development of thunderstorms.
When sunlight strikes the ground it warms the ground and the air near it. The warm air near the ground then rises as it expands. What does this process typically result in on the ground?
Cool air rushes in to replace the rising warm air.
Average temperatures are lower near the poles because sunlight strikes the ground at an angle?
Near the poles, sunlight has to travel through more atmosphere to reach the surface, which reduces the amount of heat that reaches the ground. Additionally, the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth's surface near the poles is more oblique, spreading the energy over a larger area and leading to lower temperatures.
How is the atmosphere near the earth's surface warmed?
The atmosphere near Earth's surface is primarily warmed through the process of conduction, where heat is transferred from the Earth's surface to the air molecules in direct contact with it. Additionally, sunlight absorbed by the Earth's surface is re-radiated as heat, warming the surrounding air.
What happens if you put algae near sunlight?
Yes the sun is where algae gets its energy.
What happens if you put algae near sunlight die stop growing turn yellow or grow more quickly?
Grow more quickly
What is the relationship between seasons and latitude?
They both have to do with whether or not people get sunlight or if they don't.
A cloud that is near or touching the ground?
Fog is near or on the ground.
Are areas near the equator are warmed more than the areas closer to the poles?
Yes they are.
What materials is the gecko's homemade out of?
geckos can live in the ground of near rocks. they need plenty of sunlight to bask in. you would need fake plants and dirt and you're fine
You sat near the pond the cool water lapping at your bare toes as the sun warmed your faces?
Restful
Why does temperature drop with height?
Since air is relatively transparent to sunlight, solar radiation passes through it easily and heats the ground. The atmosphere then gets heated from the ground and the atmosphere is warmer near the ground. As warm air rises from the ground, it expands and cools, and the sum result is colder air at higher altitudes than at the surface.
