The scientific method is an empirical tool that can be used to study phenomenon by asking questions, conducting experiments, and making observations to prove or disprove hypotheses. The scientific method has been used as a baseline tool in hard and social sciences to conduct experiments and to make conclusions about phenomenon in our natural world.
<span>A portion of the atmosphere that becomes warmer than surrounding air will expand and rise. The warmer atmosphere the more space between the molecules. Therefore, warmer atmosphere </span><span>expands to allow more space for the molecules. Cool air on the other hand, contracts because the molecules in cool air need less space.</span>