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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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