Land and Sea Breezes

Front

What is a sea breeze?

Back

A sea breeze is a breeze blowing toward the land from the sea.

Front

What is always true when there is a sea breeze during the day?

Back

The land will be warmer than the ocean.

Front

Which is warmer at night: Water or Sand?

Back

Water is warmer than sand.

Front

When do you usually find a land breeze?

Back

You usually find a land breeze at night.

Front

Why does cold air sink?

Back

Cold air is more dense than warm air.

Front

What causes a sea breeze?

Back

A sea breeze is caused by the temperature difference between the land and the sea.

Front

What happens to air pressure during a sea breeze?

Back

Air pressure over the land decreases, while air pressure over the sea increases.

Front

What is a land breeze?

Back

A land breeze is a breeze blowing from the land toward the sea.

Front

What causes a land breeze?

Back

A land breeze is caused by the land cooling faster than the sea at night.

Front

How does temperature affect wind direction?

Back

Temperature differences between land and sea create pressure differences, causing wind to blow from high to low pressure.