Land and Sea Breezes

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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 ocean, typically occurring at night when the land cools faster than the water.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the ocean to the land, usually occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

Front

Where on Earth are temperatures warmer due to more direct sunlight?

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Places near the equator.

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What type of heat transfer causes air particles to heat up over land?

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Convection.

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How does the air move in a land breeze?

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From the land to the ocean.

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What factors influence the strength of a sea breeze?

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The difference between the temperature of the sea and the land.

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In a sea breeze, where is the air warmer?

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Above the land.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases), where warmer areas rise and cooler areas sink.

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What happens to air pressure during a land breeze?

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Air pressure over the land increases as it cools, causing air to move towards the lower pressure over the ocean.

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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 air movement.