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What is a sea breeze?

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

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere, which creates areas of high and low pressure.

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How does wind move?

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Wind always moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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What is a land breeze?

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

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What is the relationship between temperature and pressure in the atmosphere?

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As temperature increases, air expands and becomes less dense, creating lower pressure; conversely, cooler air is denser and creates higher pressure.

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What happens to air pressure during the day?

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During the day, the land heats up, causing the air above it to rise and create lower pressure compared to the cooler air over the sea.

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What is the role of the sun in wind formation?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly, leading to temperature differences that create wind.

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Define high pressure in the context of weather.

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High pressure refers to an area where the atmospheric pressure is greater than that of surrounding areas, often associated with clear skies and calm weather.

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Define low pressure in the context of weather.

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Low pressure refers to an area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding areas, often associated with cloudy and stormy weather.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.