FOr science we are given a pic and it asks us to label which direction warm and cold air go during the night and day. Which way would each go, it it was a beach? Would the warm air go toward the rocks, or what?
2007-02-07 11:52:07 · 6 answers · asked by Freddie Dearest 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Hot air over the land rises, and cold air from the sea rushes in to take its place. This happens because land heats up faster than water. Ever notice how windy it gets at the beach in the afternoon? At night the land cools down faster and the water stays about the same temperature, so the warmer air over the ocean tends to rise, and a slight breeze from the land toward the sea might form, or the air might stay calm. If you are on the beach late at night winds are usually calm.
2007-02-07 11:55:54 · answer #1 · answered by rollo_tomassi423 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm... Yes, Duke... wonderful answer.
Now, if I'm right (and I ALWAYS am : P), during the day, cold air travels in toward the beach and the warm air rushes toward the ocean. And, if I'm not wrong about that, then I believe the opposite should happen at night, because, since sand has a lower specific heat, it will be hotter during the day and cooler at night. Also, everything likes to be at equilibrium, so the air will be trying to achieve that...
I hope with my help, you'll do that science teacher proud (although knowing her, that doesn't take much).
Love,
Flappy
2007-02-07 13:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by Flappy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warm air rises and cold air as wind moves in to fill the space. compare temperatures and find out where the warm air is to determine wind direction. The Water temp will remain constant and the land temp will change from day to night.
2007-02-07 13:56:18 · answer #3 · answered by Brian F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perchance. chilly air is denser because the temperature is decrease. this suggests, for sure, that the molecules are packed closer collectively, leaving a lot less room for molecules of different factors like water. chilly air won't be able to be as humid as warmth air may nicely be for that reason. even if fewer pollutant molecules stay interior the air for that reason, i do not comprehend, even though it type of feels obtainable. It also looks obtainable that those toxins may be squeezed out of the air, a useless ringer for water even as it condenses, and be deposited on solids and in beverages.
2016-11-26 01:04:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When warm and cold air mixes, it causes thunderstorms to form.
2007-02-07 11:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by Justin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HUmmmmm...that was a good question.
2007-02-07 11:57:13 · answer #6 · answered by Duke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋