Land Breeze -vs- Sea Breeze

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What is a sea breeze?

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

Front

What is a land breeze?

Back

A land breeze is a wind that blows from the land towards the ocean, typically occurring at night when the land cools down faster than the water.

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Why does a sea breeze occur during the day?

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A sea breeze occurs during the day because the land heats up more quickly than the ocean, creating a temperature difference that causes air to move from the cooler ocean to the warmer land.

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Why does a land breeze occur at night?

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A land breeze occurs at night because the land cools down faster than the ocean, resulting in cooler air over the land that moves towards the warmer ocean.

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

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The air above the land becomes warmer than the air above the ocean during a sea breeze.

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Where do you feel the wind during a sea breeze if you are on the beach?

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You feel the wind on your face during a sea breeze when standing on the beach.

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Where do you feel the wind during a land breeze if you are on the beach?

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You feel the wind on the back of your neck during a land breeze when standing on the beach.

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What is the temperature relationship between land and ocean during a land breeze?

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During a land breeze, the ocean is warmer than the land.

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What is the main cause of wind?

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The main cause of wind is the uneven heating of the Earth's surface, which creates differences in air pressure.

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What role does temperature play in the formation of sea and land breezes?

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Temperature differences between land and water create pressure differences that drive the movement of air, resulting in sea and land breezes.