Land and Sea Breeze

Front

What is the main source of energy that creates winds?

Back

The sun.

Front

During a sea breeze, which way does the wind blow?

Back

From the sea to the land.

Front

What is a sea breeze?

Back

A wind that originates during the day and blows from the sea toward the land.

Front

How does the air move in a sea breeze?

Back

Wind moves from the ocean to the land.

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 wind that originates at night and blows from the land toward the sea.

Front

How do land and water absorb heat differently?

Back

Land heats up and cools down faster than water.

Front

What happens to air pressure during a sea breeze?

Back

Air pressure over the land decreases, while air pressure over the sea increases.

Front

What is convection?

Back

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

Front

What role does temperature play in creating breezes?

Back

Differences in temperature between land and water create pressure differences that drive winds.