Bill Nye: Winds

Front

What happens when large bodies of hot and cold air meet?

Back

Water will condense out of the air and begin to form clouds or precipitation.

Front

How does air move at the equator?

Back

Air moves up.

Front

Which is more dense: hot air or cold air?

Back

Cold air is more dense than hot air.

Front

What happens to the air when you open the door to your freezer?

Back

The air goes down.

Front

In the same amount of space, which has more pressure: hot air or cold air?

Back

Hot air has more pressure than cold air.

Front

What is the definition of density?

Back

Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

Front

What role do clouds play in weather?

Back

Clouds form when water vapor condenses in the atmosphere, influencing weather patterns.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.