Understanding Air Temperature
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What does the kinetic energy of gas molecules describe?

  • Humidity
  • Air pressure
  • Air temperature (correct)
  • Wind direction

What is the approximate temperature in Celsius that is considered room temperature?

  • 30-35 degrees
  • 15-20 degrees
  • 25-30 degrees
  • 20-25 degrees (correct)

What is the temperature at which all molecular motion stops?

  • -273 degrees Celsius (correct)
  • -200 degrees Celsius
  • -100 degrees Celsius
  • 0 degrees Celsius

What is the primary unit of temperature measurement in scientific contexts?

<p>Kelvin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is affected by air temperature?

<p>Growth and reproduction of plants and animals, as well as other weather parameters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the temperature of a place based on its latitude?

<p>The amount of insolation received (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the rate of decrease of temperature with an increase in height?

<p>Normal lapse rate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do temperature-based sensors play a crucial role in agriculture?

<p>They measure the presence of heat energy in the soil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why places adjacent to the sea-level record higher temperatures than places at higher elevations?

<p>The atmosphere is indirectly heated by terrestrial radiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that influences the temperature of a place based on its position with respect to the sea?

<p>The position of the place with respect to the sea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Air temperature reflects what energy?

Kinetic energy relates to air temperature.

What's room temperature (Celsius)?

Approximately 20-25 degrees Celsius.

Absolute zero (Celsius)?

-273 degrees Celsius, where all molecular motion stops.

Scientific temperature unit?

Kelvin (K) is the SI unit for temperature.

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Air temperature influences?

Air temperature affects plant/animal growth, reproduction, and weather patterns.

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Latitude's temperature factor?

The amount of insolation (solar radiation) received.

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Temperature decreases with height?

Normal lapse rate is the decrease of temperature with altitude.

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Temperature sensors in agriculture?

They measure heat energy in the soil for optimal conditions.

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Why are sea-level temperatures higher?

The atmosphere is heated by terrestrial radiation.

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Sea's influence on temperature?

The relative position of a place to the sea.

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