Local and Regional winds (sea/land/monsoon)

Front

Where does the initial source of energy come from that creates winds? Options: the moon, the sun, the Earth's surface, the rotation of the Earth

Back

the sun

Front

Why does warm air rise?

Back

Warm air is less dense than cooler air.

Front

Why do land breezes occur at night?

Back

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

Front

How does the air move in a land breeze?

Back

From the land to the ocean

Front

When warm air rises, ______ pressure forms at the surface of the land or sea.

Back

low

Front

Is this a land or a sea breeze?

Back

land breeze

Front

How does the air move in a sea breeze?

Back

wind moves from ocean to the land

Front

In a sea breeze, the air is warmer above the _____?

Back

land

Front

Do sea breezes typically happen during the day or night?

Back

Day

Front

Do land breezes typically happen during the day or night?

Back

Night