Land and Sea Breeze

Front

What is a sea breeze?

Back

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

Front

How does air move in a sea breeze?

Back

Air moves from the ocean to the land.

Front

What type of pressure forms at the surface of the land or sea when warm air rises?

Back

Low pressure forms at the surface.

Front

Why do sea and land breezes occur?

Back

They occur because the land heats and cools more quickly than the water.

Front

What is the direction of air movement in a land breeze?

Back

Air moves from the land to the ocean.

Front

What is the direction of air movement in a sea breeze?

Back

Air moves from the ocean to the land.

Front

What happens to air pressure when warm air rises?

Back

The air pressure at the surface decreases.

Front

What is the general principle of air movement?

Back

Air moves from high pressure to low pressure.

Front

What is the effect of temperature on air pressure?

Back

Warm air is less dense and rises, creating low pressure; cool air is denser and sinks, creating high pressure.