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Temperature
can be defined as the intensity of heat or cold in a
place. A thermometer is used to measure and give
readings on temperature. Temperature can be measured
using many systems. e.g. Kelvin (K), Celsius (C),
Fahrenheit (F).
| °F = (1.8 X °C ) + 32° |
| °C = (°F / 1.8) - 32° |
| Conversion table for
Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin |
Humidity
can be defined as the amount of moisture in the air.
A hygrometer is used to measure the amount of
moisture in the air. Humidity can be measured
absolutely or relatively. Relative humidity is
measured in percent (%).
If the air is humid
little evaporation occurs as air can only hold up to
a certain amount of moisture, while if the air is dry
more evaporation occurs as there is a lot more of
space for the water to evaporate. Temperature also is
a key factor in evaporation. The higher the
temperature (more heat, therefore more energy) the
higher the rate of evaporation. The colder it is
(less heat, therefore less energy) the lower the rate
of evaporation.
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| Evaporation
of water and condensation of the vapour at
certain levels create clouds. |
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