Understanding Sea and Land Breezes

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a cool wind that blows from the sea to the land during the day, caused by the temperature difference between the cooler sea and the warmer land.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a cool wind that blows from the land to the sea at night, caused by the land cooling down faster than the sea.

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What causes air to move?

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Air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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Which heats up faster, land or water?

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Land heats up faster than water.

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What happens to air pressure over land during the day?

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Air pressure decreases over land during the day due to warmer temperatures.

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What is the direction of wind during the day at the beach?

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During the day, the wind typically blows from the sea to the land.

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What is the direction of wind at night at the beach?

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At night, the wind typically blows from the land to the sea.

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Why does land cool down faster than water at night?

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Land cools down faster than water because it has a lower specific heat capacity.

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What is specific heat capacity?

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Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius.

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How does temperature affect air pressure?

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As temperature increases, air pressure decreases because warm air is less dense.