Land and Sea Breeze

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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, typically occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

Front

What is a land breeze?

Back

A land breeze is a wind that blows from the land to the ocean, usually occurring at night when the land cools down faster than the water.

Front

How does temperature affect air pressure?

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Warm air is less dense and rises, creating low pressure, while cool air is denser and sinks, creating high pressure.

Front

What happens to air during a sea breeze?

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The air over the land heats up, rises, and is replaced by cooler air from the ocean, creating a breeze.

Front

What is the direction of wind during a land breeze?

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The wind blows from the land to the sea.

Front

What is the direction of wind during a sea breeze?

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The wind blows from the ocean to the land.

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What causes a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is caused by the difference in temperature between the land and the ocean, leading to pressure differences.

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What is low pressure?

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Low pressure is an area where the air is rising, often associated with warm air and stormy weather.

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What is high pressure?

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High pressure is an area where the air is sinking, usually associated with cool air and clear weather.

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Why does the air above the land become warmer during the day?

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The land absorbs heat from the sun more quickly than the ocean, causing the air above it to warm up.