I have a question for all you science nerds out there. I need to find out why it is hot in the desert and colder in the mountains. If hot air rises, then why is it cold in the mountains and hot in the desert????
10 points for the first person to give me the right answer ^_^
2007-03-15 13:07:03 · 6 answers · asked by some one 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
The temperature in the atmosphere decreases at a nearly constant rate, known as the lapse rate, up to an altitude of approximately 36,000 feet (11 km). This region of the atmosphere is called the troposphere. The lapse rate equals approximately 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit per 1000 feet. That is, for every 1,000 feet gained in altitude, the temperature will drop 5.4 degrees.
2007-03-15 13:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by Curiosity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it is not that complicated though....anyway. It is cold in the desert in the night but in the morning it is HOT!!! Desert has little plants and few rain. So, that's why it is hot in there. In the mountains it is cold because it air were the clouds are is cold too. Hope this helps!!!
2007-03-15 16:09:43 · answer #2 · answered by go clemson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its cold in the mountains because the air is thinner and can't hold heat. The desert is hot because mountains are blocking the cold fronts from coming in
2007-03-15 13:12:12 · answer #3 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a science nerd! But I know it... its because of the rain shadow affect... when the wind hits the mt. the air is forced to move up... as it goes higher... the relative humdity rises while the temp. decreases..... it is also low pressure... and has alot of moisture.... once its on the top of the mountian, it rains... losing all of its moisture... and when it comes down the mountain... that's where it is hott and low reative humdity. and also doesn't have alot of moisture.... the higher the realative humdity, the more chances of rain
2007-03-15 13:16:35 · answer #4 · answered by Catherine (: 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
air is thinner in the mountains so it doesnt retain hot air as well. its like greenhouse effect in the desert but in the mountains, the air is to thin
2007-03-15 13:10:20 · answer #5 · answered by MR-$2K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's true hot air rises, but if you go even higher, it cools and falls. (look into how water boils)
the desert is hot because their is very little water to cool it off and.... um idk i'm only in grade 7!
2007-03-15 13:12:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋