Land and Sea Breeze

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What is a sea breeze?

Back

A sea breeze is a cool wind that blows from the sea to the land during the day due to the temperature difference between the land and the water.

Front

What is a land breeze?

Back

A land breeze is a cool wind that blows from the land to the sea during the night when the land cools down faster than the water.

Front

When do sea breezes typically occur?

Back

Sea breezes typically occur during the day.

Front

When do land breezes typically occur?

Back

Land breezes typically occur during the night.

Front

Why does warm air rise?

Back

Warm air rises because it is less dense than cooler air.

Front

What causes the difference in temperature between land and water?

Back

Land heats up and cools down faster than water, leading to temperature differences.

Front

What is the direction of a sea breeze?

Back

A sea breeze blows from the sea toward the land.

Front

What is the direction of a land breeze?

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A land breeze blows from the land toward the sea.

Front

What happens to air pressure when air warms up?

Back

When air warms up, it becomes less dense and rises, leading to lower air pressure.

Front

What is the role of the sun in creating breezes?

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The sun heats the land and water differently, creating temperature differences that lead to breezes.