Coastal Wind: Land and Sea Breezes

Front

What happens to air pressure when warm air rises?

Back

Low pressure forms at the surface.

Front

When do sea breezes typically occur?

Back

During the day.

Front

What event occurs when the breeze shifts from blowing toward the water to blowing toward the land?

Back

The temperature over the land has become higher than the temperature over the water.

Front

Which heats quicker, sand or water?

Back

Sand heats quicker than water.

Front

At what time of day is the air over water likely to be warmer than the air over land?

Back

5:00 AM.

Front

What is a land breeze?

Back

A land breeze is a wind that blows from the land to the sea, typically occurring at night.

Front

What is a sea breeze?

Back

A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day.

Front

Why does land heat up faster than water?

Back

Land has a lower specific heat capacity than water, allowing it to heat up more quickly.

Front

What role does temperature play in the formation of breezes?

Back

Temperature differences between land and water create pressure differences, leading to breezes.

Front

What is the specific heat capacity?

Back

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