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Atmospheric pressure is simply the weight of the air pushing down on you from above. As you increase in elevation, there is less air above you thus the pressure decreases. As the pressure decreases, air molecules spread out further (i.e. air expands) and the temperature decreases. If the humidity is at 100% (because it's snowing!), the temperature decreases more slowly with height.
Basically, as you get higher it gets colder.
Since Antarctica is 3 kilometers above sea level, it makes sense that it would be colder than the arctic, which is mostly just the Arctic ocean.
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Why is the Arctic colder than Antarctica?
Antarctica is colder than the arctic because it is a continent with high elevation, which is about 2,800 meters above sea level. The continent is considered a heat-sink for planet earth. Antarctica is about 30 degrees F colder than the Arctic.
Is the Arctic Circle a high elevation?
It's an imaginary line.
How does elevation affect the taiga biome?
It affects with temperature. The higher you go the colder it gets. Example: Mt. Hood is high in elevation and the higher that you climb the mountain the colder it gets!
Is elevaton and climate related?
Alaska's climates are affected by a large number of factors, including elevation. Virtually anywhere that has a high elevation will be colder.
What is the difference between an arctic tundra and an apline tundra?
Arctic tundra is located in the far northern regions around the Arctic Circle, while alpine tundra is found at high elevations on mountains. Arctic tundra has a colder climate with permafrost, while alpine tundra has a shorter growing season due to its high elevation and tends to be less harsh in terms of climate.
Are areas with a high elevation cold or warm?
Areas with high elevation are generally colder than low-lying areas. As elevation increases, the air becomes thinner, leading to lower temperatures due to reduced atmospheric pressure. This is why mountainous regions tend to have colder climates compared to lower elevations.
Why is the south colder than the north?
Because it is in the middle of a continent and at a high elevation. While the North Pole is in the middle of an ocean which keeps temperatures higher.
Why does it snow more in mountaintops then in lower altitudes?
It is cold at very high elevations. Most rain originates as snow at high elevation, which then melts before reaching the ground.
Tajikistan has a colder climate and thinner air This is because?
Tajikistan has a colder climate due to its high elevation and mountainous terrain, which results in thinner air. The higher altitude leads to lower temperatures and reduced air pressure, making it feel colder compared to lower elevations.
Is arctic water warm?
Arctic waters are generally cold due to the region's high latitude and cold climate. The water temperatures in the Arctic Ocean can range from just below freezing to a few degrees above, but they are much colder than tropical or temperate waters.
Is the elevation of a plain high or low?
Plains can have either a high or low elevation.
What are the results for a mountain with a high elevation?
A mountain with high elevation results to a low temperature.
