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A hang-glider pilot can rise higher in the atmosphere by utilizing thermals, which are upward currents of warm air. As the sun heats the ground, it causes the air above to warm and rise, creating these columns of lift. By circling within these thermals, the pilot can gain altitude. Additionally, pilots can take advantage of ridge lifts created by wind blowing against hills or cliffs, allowing them to soar higher while maintaining forward motion.
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What happens when you rise higher in the atmosphere?
The air becomes less dense.
As you rise further in the atmosphere air pressure does what?
As you rise higher in the atmosphere, air pressure decreases. This is because the higher you go, there is less air above pushing down on you, resulting in lower air pressure. This decrease in pressure can affect breathing and gas exchange in the body at high altitudes.
How is heat from warm ocean water released into the atmosphere?
particles of water vapor collect dust around the air causing it to rise higher until it reaches the atmosphere
What change happens in the outside air as an airplane flies higher in the atmosphere?
The atmosphere is densest at sea level, so as the density of air goes down, so does the atmospheric pressure. The atmosphere gets less and less dense as you rise higher above the sea level.
Why doesn't the water vapor rise above these other gases to a higher level of the atmosphere?
The cool atmosphere condenses the rising water vapor and causes it to fall back to Earth
Why then doesn't water vapor rise above these other gases to a higher level of the atmosphere?
Water vapor does rise above other gases in the atmosphere, forming clouds and contributing to the greenhouse effect. However, it can't reach higher altitudes because it condenses and forms droplets or ice crystals, which eventually fall as precipitation.
What are the release dates for Rise - 2014 Pilot 1-1?
Rise - 2014 Pilot 1-1 was released on: USA: 18 January 2014
What are the ratings and certificates for Rise Up - 2011 I Pilot 1-1?
Rise Up - 2011 I Pilot 1-1 is rated/received certificates of: Canada:PG
What happens to the density and pressure as you rise up through the layers of the atmosphere?
As you rise up through the layers of the atmosphere, both the density and pressure decrease. This is because there are fewer air molecules at higher altitudes, leading to lower density and pressure.
Does ozone rise or fall in the atmosphere?
Ozone rises in the atmosphere.
What is Ben Grimm's profession in fantastic 4 Rise of the Silver Surfer?
Pilot For NASA
Does CO2 sink or rise in the atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide (CO2) rises in the atmosphere.
