Local Winds Review # 1

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What is Radiation?

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Radiation is a type of energy transfer that heats up the Earth's surface and comes from the sun.

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When do sea breezes occur?

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Sea breezes occur during the day.

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What kind of breeze occurs at night?

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A land breeze occurs at night.

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What process causes winds due to hot air rising and cool air sinking?

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The process is called convection.

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When do land breezes occur?

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Land breezes occur during the night.

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What is a sea breeze?

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

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What is a land breeze?

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

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What is the main cause of local winds?

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Local winds are primarily caused by temperature differences between land and water.

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What happens to air when it is heated?

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When air is heated, it becomes less dense and rises.

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What happens to cool air?

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Cool air is denser and sinks.