Land and Sea Breezes

Front

What causes wind and currents?

Back

Uneven heating of the earth.

Front

There is _____ pressure over the sea during the day and _____ pressure over the sea at night.

Back

High/Low.

Front

Low pressure causes...

Back

Rainy cloudy gloomy weather.

Front

Land breezes happen during...

Back

The night.

Front

A low pressure system rotates counterclockwise while a high pressure system rotates.

Back

True.

Front

What is a land breeze?

Back

A breeze that blows from land to sea, usually occurring at night.

Front

What is a sea breeze?

Back

A breeze that blows from sea to land, usually occurring during the day.

Front

What happens to air over the land during the day?

Back

It heats up and rises, creating low pressure.

Front

What happens to air over the sea during the day?

Back

It stays cooler and creates high pressure.

Front

What is the main reason for the formation of breezes?

Back

Differences in temperature and pressure between land and sea.