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Why is lake Titicaca on top of a mountain?
It is not on top of a mountain, but it is high within the Andes. It's not on top of a mountains, it's on altiplane of Peru in the Andes.
Is there high or low pressure on top of mountains?
There is lower air pressure on top of mountains compared to sea level, due to the decrease in atmospheric density as altitude increases.
Where is air pressure least?
exosphere Which is the uppermost layer of the atmosphere.
What causes wind on top of hills and mountains?
Wind on top of hills and mountains is caused by the difference in temperature and pressure between higher and lower elevations. As the air flows from high to low pressure areas, it speeds up due to the reduced friction at higher elevations. Additionally, topographic features can channel and accelerate the wind, creating stronger gusts on hills and mountains.
How does air pressure changes altitude increases?
It decreases. Air pressure is simply the pressure of all the other air on top of it. As you increase in elevation, there is less air on top of you. Therefore, the air pressure is less. As your altitude decreases, there is more air on top of you, therefore, the air pressure increases. Same with water. As you descend, water pressure increases. More on top of you.
What happens to pressure at the top of a high mountain?
At the top of mountains, the air pressure is lower than at sea level. Why is this? Because when you think about it, you have a lot more air pushing down on you from the atmosphere than when you're at the top of, let's say, Mount Everest.The air pressure at sea level is 14 lbs per square centimeter (man, that's scary!) while at the top of a mountain it would be much, much lower.
Is ther more air pressure at the top of a mountain or a beach?
There is more air pressure at a beach compared to the top of a mountain. Air pressure decreases with increasing altitude, so the air pressure at the top of a mountain is lower than at sea level like a beach.
Why does the top of a mountain have greater air pressure?
The top of a mountain has lower air pressure, not greater air pressure, compared to lower elevations. This is because the higher you go in elevation, the thinner the atmosphere becomes, leading to lower air pressure due to decreased atmospheric density.
How is air in high mountains different from air at sea level?
Air in high mountains is thinner because there is less atmospheric pressure as you go higher in elevation compared to air at sea level. The lower pressure at high altitudes makes it harder to breathe and can lead to altitude sickness if not acclimated. Additionally, there may be lower humidity levels in high mountain air compared to air at sea level.
Is there a greater or lesser air pressure on top of the wing when lift occurs?
There is lesser air pressure on top of the wing when lift occurs. This is due to the shape of the wing causing the air to move faster over the top surface, resulting in lower air pressure according to Bernoulli's principle.
Why is air pressure at the top of a chimney less tan air pressure at the bottom?
Hot air rises
What is the air pressure of top of your head?
The air pressure at the top of our heads is the same as the air pressure at any other point at the same elevation above sea level. The air pressure decreases with increasing altitude due to the weight of the air above pushing down on the air below, creating the atmospheric pressure we experience.
