Land and Sea Breezes

Front

What is a sea breeze?

Back

A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the ocean to the land, typically occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

Front

What causes the change in wind direction between day and night at the beach?

Back

The change in wind direction is caused by the difference in temperatures over land and over water.

Front

How does the air move during a land breeze?

Back

During a land breeze, the air moves from the land to the ocean.

Front

What is the temperature of the air above the land during a sea breeze?

Back

The air above the land is warmer during a sea breeze.

Front

What type of pressure forms at the surface of the land or sea when warm air rises?

Back

Low pressure forms at the surface when warm air rises.

Front

What is the primary factor that drives the formation of sea and land breezes?

Back

The primary factor is the differential heating of land and water.

Front

What happens to air pressure over the land during the day?

Back

Air pressure over the land decreases as warm air rises.

Front

What is the effect of a sea breeze on coastal temperatures?

Back

A sea breeze generally cools coastal temperatures by bringing in cooler air from the ocean.

Front

How does the temperature of water compare to land during the day?

Back

Water heats up more slowly than land during the day.

Front

What is the role of convection in the formation of breezes?

Back

Convection causes warm air to rise and cooler air to move in, creating breezes.