How Air Gets Heated - Gen. Ed.

Front

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

Back

A barometer is used to measure air pressure.

Front

Which box shows a more dense object?

Back

The box on the right shows a more dense object.

Front

What is the term for the amount of water vapor in the air?

Back

Humidity is the term for the amount of water vapor in the air.

Front

What tool do we use to measure temperature?

Back

A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

Front

True or False: Air is made up of atoms and molecules.

Back

True. Air is made up of atoms and molecules.

Front

What happens to air when it is heated?

Back

When air is heated, it expands and becomes less dense.

Front

What is the relationship between air density and temperature?

Back

As temperature increases, air density decreases.

Front

What is convection in relation to air heating?

Back

Convection is the process where warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating a circulation.

Front

What is the role of humidity in weather?

Back

Humidity affects weather patterns and can influence temperature and precipitation.

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.