Question

graded quiz: the atmosphere and the oceans 0:06:56 elapsed question 20 (5 points) whats the relationship between the temperature and the density of a substance? a) temperature decreases the density of a substance only at high altitudes. b) as the temperature decreases, the density decreases. c) as the temperature increases, the density decreases. d) temperature doesnt affect the density of a substance.

Explanation:

When a substance is heated (temperature increases), its molecules gain kinetic energy and move more freely, causing the substance to expand and its density to decrease. Conversely, when cooled (temperature decreases), molecules slow down, come closer together, and density increases. This relationship is not limited to high - altitudes and is a general property of substances.

Answer:

C. As the temperature increases, the density decreases.