Why does presence of large water bodies tend to moderate the climate of nearby land- to make it warmer in cold weather and cooler in hot weather?

Q: Why does snow remain on mountain slopes even when daytime temperatures are higher than the freezing…

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Q: Why does snow often remain even when daytime temperatures are higherthan the freezing temperature?

A: For any substance to melt, it requires an enormous amount of energy. Snow forms by the fusion of…

Q: If the composition of the upper atmosphere were changed so that it permitted a greater amount of…

A: The earth’s atmosphere is very important to maintain the temperature of earth. It also protects us…

Q: Why is evaporation a cooling process?

A: Evaporation is the process in which water changes its phase from liquid to gaseous.

Q: When there is morning frost on the grass in an open park, why is frost unlikely to be found on the…

A: The ground beneath the bench absorbs less solar radiation compared to the open ground. The ground…

Q: Why do Eskimos build double walled houses of blocks of ice?

A: The Eskimos build double walled houses in order to keep the interior of their houses warm.

Q: WHICH WAY OF HEAT RELEASE IS NOT EFFECTIVE AT LOW AIR MOBILITY 1. radiation 2. conduction 3.…

A: By analyzing each of the given options we will answer the question.

Q: VERY HIGH-SPEED AIR DRAMATICALLY INCREASES HEAT TRANSFER 1 radiation. 2. convection 3. conduction 4.…

A: Convection is the transfer of heat from one place to another due to the movement of fluid.

Q: Why does warm, moist air form clouds when it rises?

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Q: What is the Effect Of Temperature On Surface Tension And Viscosity?

A: Viscosity and surface tension are the physical properties of the liquid. Viscosity is defined as the…

Q: What occurs when air is subjected to less pressure? The air becomes compressed. B. The air expands.…

A: GIVEN: The relation between temperature and pressure is given as  P1T1=P2T2 i.e. when the pressure…

Q: Why is the temperature of a river filled with snowmelt so cold? Is the temperature right at the…

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Q: Consider laminar natural convection from a vertical hot-plate. Will the heat flux be higher at the…

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Q: AT HIGH AIR MOBILITY THE WAY OF HEAT RETURNING IS IMPROVED 1. radiation 2. conduction 3. evaporation…

A: At high air mobility the way of heat returning is improved due to conduction.

Q: what is the meaning of the expression"it's not heat, it's the humidity?

A: The expression “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity”, is used every summer.The heat index, which…

Q: Everybody knows that warm air rises. So it might seem that the air temperature should be higher at…

A: When air will get warmer, it will rises and expands. As air is expanding, the pressure will be…

Q: The rate of evaporation of liquid does not depend upon -1) temperature2) its surface area exposed to…

A: Answer: Option (3) Evaporation is a process which liquid changes into vapor below its boiling point.…

Q: Discuss how high specific heat capacity of water helps in formation of land and sea breeze.

A: Specific heat capacity of land is 5 times less as compared to water. Thus, air above land becomes…

Q: Why is the temperature fairly constant for land masses surrounded by large bodies of water?

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Q: Discuss the role of high specific heat capacity of water with reference to climate in coastal areas.

A: Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat energy takes to raise or lower the temperature of one…

Q: What happens to the volume of air as it rises? What happens to its temperature?

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Q: When you step out of a swimming pool on a hot , dry day in the southwest , you feel quite chilly.…

A: When heat flows from our body, we feel chilly.

Q: Why the climate of a harbour town is more temperate than that of a town in a desert at the same…

A: Reason : The climate of a harbour town is more temperate than that of a town in a desert at the same…

Q: Why does the weather become very cold after a hail storm?

A: Ice absorbs a large amount of Latent heat from the surroundings to melt. There is a lot of heat in…

Q: Why do clouds often form above mountain peaks? (Hint: Consider the updrafts.)

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Q: The earth without its atmosphere would be inhospitably cold , Why?

A: The sun rays contain infrared radiations.When these rays reach earth’s surface, these are reflected…

Q: What is meant by Sea breeze and land breeze

A: introduction: land Breeze and sea Breeze called diurnal wind movements, takes place at local level.…

Q: AT HIGH HUMIDITY AIR REDUCES HEAT RETURN 1. radiation 2. conduction 3. evaporation 4. convection

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Q: Distinguish between weather and climate?

A: Climate is the average weather conditions over a long period of time. It can be generalized, since…

Q: Everybody knows that warm air rises. So, it might seem that the air temperature should be higher at…

A: The temperature decreases with altitude. Let us assume the following situation where the balloon is…

Q: Which property of water allows water striders to walk across ponds? O a Specific Heat Capacity O b…

A: Water striders are capable to walk on top of water due to a combination of different factors  water…

Q: What would be the consequence of completely eliminating greenhouse effect?

A: Greenhouse effect is the phenomenon of holding heat energy in a system without allowing to escape…

Q: Explorers on failed Arctic expeditions have survived bycovering themselves with snow. Why would they…

A: Snow is falky and cotton line .It contains trapped air in between them.

Q: Condensation of water in the air is an important process in determining the climate of an area. When…

A: Heat of condensation is just opposite to Heat of vaporization It is the amount of heat released when…

Q: A plane is flying at an altitude of 17,000 ft, where the temperature is -8°F. The nearby airport, at…

A: Given, A plane is flying at an altitude of 17,000 ft The nearby airport, at an altitude of 2,000 ft.…

Q: Which of the following is not an example of heat transfer via convection? Air Conditioner O Breeze O…

A: Correct option  (D). Microwave oven Reason 1) Microwave is example of radiation. 2) Microwaves use…

Q: Give examples of latent heat, fusion, evaporation, and condensation on a day to day basis.

A: Objective: To determine the examples of latent heat, fusion, evaporation, and condensation in the…