Land and Sea Breeze

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What is a Sea Breeze?

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A Sea Breeze is a cool wind that blows from the ocean to the land during the day.

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What is a Land Breeze?

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A Land Breeze is a cool wind that blows from the land to the ocean at night.

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When does a Sea Breeze occur?

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A Sea Breeze occurs during the day.

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When does a Land Breeze occur?

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A Land Breeze occurs at night.

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What direction does the wind move in a Sea Breeze?

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In a Sea Breeze, the wind moves from the ocean to the land.

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What direction does the wind move in a Land Breeze?

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In a Land Breeze, the wind moves from the land to the ocean.

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What causes the movement of air in Sea and Land Breezes?

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Air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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What is the pressure difference that causes Sea Breezes?

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During the day, the land heats up faster than the ocean, creating low pressure over the land and high pressure over the ocean.

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What is the pressure difference that causes Land Breezes?

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At night, the land cools down faster than the ocean, creating high pressure over the land and low pressure over the ocean.

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What is the main factor that influences Sea and Land Breezes?

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The temperature difference between land and water.