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What causes warm air to rise over cold air?

  • Warm air contains more moisture than cold air.
  • Cold air has a higher temperature than warm air.
  • Warm air is less dense than cold air. (correct)
  • Warm air has a higher pressure than cold air.

    • Which of the following statements best describes convection?

  • The phenomenon where air becomes lighter at higher altitudes.
  • The process where cold air pushes down warm air.
  • The movement of air masses due to differences in temperature and density. (correct)
  • The transfer of heat through direct contact.

    • What is the relationship between air density and temperature?

  • Higher temperature results in lower density. (correct)
  • There is no relationship between temperature and density.
  • Lower temperature results in lower density.
  • Higher temperature results in higher density.

    • What would happen if warm air did not rise?

    <p>There would be no convection currents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the density of air affect weather patterns?

    <p>Low-density air contributes to the formation of storms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily determines local weather conditions?

    <p>The characteristics of air masses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the internet's role in local weather is accurate?

    <p>It provides real-time data that can influence weather reports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do air masses contribute to local weather variability?

    <p>They determine the temperature and humidity of a region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can directly influence the movement of air masses?

    <p>Ocean currents and temperature variations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is least likely to influence local weather conditions?

    <p>The political climate of the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Coriolis effect play in storm development?

    <p>It causes storms to rotate and influences their steering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Earth's rotation influence weather patterns?

    <p>Through the Coriolis effect, which affects storm movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes how storms develop?

    <p>They form and are guided by rotational forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen if the Coriolis effect did not exist?

    <p>Weather patterns would not be affected by the Earth's rotation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best explains the impact of the Coriolis effect on storm dynamics?

    <p>It causes storms to curve as they move, affecting their trajectory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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