Local Wind

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a local wind that originates during the day when the land heats up faster than the water, causing air to move from the sea toward the land.

Front

What causes sea breezes to occur?

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Sea breezes occur due to the differential heating of land and water, leading to differences in air pressure.

Front

What type of air pressure is associated with warm air?

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Warm air is associated with low pressure.

Front

What is the primary cause of wind?

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The primary cause of wind is differences in air pressure.

Front

What causes differences in air pressure?

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Differences in air pressure are caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and air pressure?

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As temperature increases, air pressure decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a local wind that originates at night when the land cools faster than the water, causing air to move from the land toward the sea.

Front

How does the uneven heating of the Earth affect local winds?

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Uneven heating of the Earth creates temperature differences that lead to variations in air pressure, resulting in local winds.

Front

What role does the Coriolis effect play in wind patterns?

Back

The Coriolis effect causes winds to curve due to the rotation of the Earth, influencing global wind patterns.

Front

What is the difference between a sea breeze and a land breeze?

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A sea breeze occurs during the day, blowing from the sea to the land, while a land breeze occurs at night, blowing from the land to the sea.