Air Facts Flashcards
1
Q
First Fact
A
Warm air is lighter than cold air.
2
Q
Second Fact
A
Warm air holds more moisture than cold air.
3
Q
Third Fact
A
Water holds heat longer than land.
4
Q
Fourth Fact
A
Air cools as it rises.
5
Q
Fifth Fact
A
When air passes over water, it picks up moisture.
6
Q
Three reasons why an air mass may rise
A
A. It is forced up by relief (mountains).
B. It absorbs heat from the earth’s surface.
C. It is pushed up by a cooler denser air mass.
