Area Temperature (ºC)
downstairs 22
upstairs 26
Which statement best explains the temperature difference?
(1 point)
Responses
Energy is transferred between the areas when the molecules touch.
Energy is transferred between the areas when the molecules touch.
Warm air rises by convection to the upstairs.
Warm air rises by convection to the upstairs.
Energy from the cooler air is transferred upstairs.
Energy from the cooler air is transferred upstairs.
The cooler air downstairs loses energy to the environment.
The cooler air downstairs loses energy to the environment.
1 answer
The best explanation for the temperature difference between the upstairs and downstairs is:
Warm air rises by convection to the upstairs.
This statement accurately describes the phenomenon where warmer air, being less dense, rises and contributes to the higher temperature observed upstairs.
