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If I remember my science correctly the answer is because of pressure. The higher you go up the less pressure there is bearing down on the atmosphere. This means that the air molecules are not so densely packed. Like if you mooosh down on a kitchen sponge how compacted it becomes, remove the pressure and the sponge is much less dense. Same thing with the atmosphere, the higher you go, less pressure, less air molecules.
What else can I help you with?
Does warm less dense air create high pressure zones?
No, warm air is less dense and rises, creating low pressure zones. Cold, denser air sinks and creates high pressure zones. This movement of air creates wind as the atmosphere tries to balance the pressure differences.
What is a low-pressure system and what is a high-pressure system?
The difference is that Low air pressure has less air molecules pushing down in one area and high air pressure has more air molecules pushing down in one area.
What occurs when air is subjected to less pressure?
When air is subjected to less pressure, it expands and becomes less dense. This can lead to a decrease in temperature, as the air molecules spread out and have less kinetic energy. Additionally, the lower pressure can cause a decrease in the amount of oxygen available for breathing, which can be problematic at high altitudes.
Where air is sinking high pressure rainfall is likely as the air sinks?
No. When air sinks in a high pressure system it is compressed and warms up. This tends to cause clouds to evaporate and inhibits convection, thus making rain less likely.
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.
Why air pressure is high at low places?
because air pressure is high
Is less dense air pressure high?
No, less dense air typically results in lower air pressure. High air pressure is often associated with denser air, while low air pressure is associated with less dense air.
Which characteristic of places at high elevations?
Places at high elevations often have cooler temperatures due to the thinner air which allows less heat to be retained. The air is also typically drier at higher elevations, leading to lower humidity levels. Additionally, the higher elevation can lead to stronger UV radiation exposure due to thinner atmosphere.
Why places near the sea have high humidity?
Places near the sea have high humidity because the seawater evaporates into the air.
Why are airplanes faster at high altitude?
Higher altitude air is less dense. Less density means less air; less air means less friction, and less friction means a higher speed.
What is a characteristic of places at high elevations?
Low air pressure.
Is air pressure greatest in high or low places?
low
There are molecules of air at high elevations so air pressure is less?
To fill in the blank, there are FEWER molecules of air at high elevation....
How are density pressure and altitude related?
The higher you go, the lesser the air pressure becomes. This can be logically understood. Atmospheric air pressure is caused by the weight of the air above it. At greater heights, the amount of air above you is less, so there is less weight pressing on the air you are in. This is the reason why the atmospheric pressure is higher at the sea-levels and lower at mountains and places of high altitudes.
How does high altitude affect your car's engine?
High altitude gives you less air, therefore a bit less power
What is thicker in low lying regions than in high places?
Air
Why air bcomes less dense in altitude?
Because of less gravity in high altitude
