Land and Sea Breeze

Front

Air moves from _______ pressure to ________ pressure.

Back

high to low

Front

How does the air move in a sea breeze?

Back

Wind moves from ocean to the land.

Front

A Sea Breeze occurs during the ______.

Back

day.

Front

Why do land breezes occur at night?

Back

Water cools off slower than land, so the air above water is warmer.

Front

What is a land breeze?

Back

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

Front

What causes a sea breeze?

Back

The difference in temperature between the land and the ocean during the day.

Front

What happens to air pressure during a sea breeze?

Back

Air pressure over the land becomes lower than over the ocean.

Front

What is the main difference between land and sea breezes?

Back

Land breezes occur at night, while sea breezes occur during the day.

Front

What role does temperature play in breezes?

Back

Temperature differences create pressure differences, causing air to move.

Front

What is convection?

Back

The process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).