Coastal Wind: Land and Sea Breezes

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What is a sea breeze?

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

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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 sea, usually occurring at night when the land cools down faster than the water.

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How does air move in a sea breeze?

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Air moves from the sea to the land.

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How does air move in a land breeze?

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Air moves from the land to the sea.

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What happens to warm air in convection?

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Warm air rises because it is less dense than cooler air.

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What happens to cool air in convection?

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Cool air sinks because it is denser than warm air.

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What type of pressure forms at the surface when warm air rises?

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Low pressure forms at the surface when warm air rises.

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What type of pressure forms at the surface when cool air sinks?

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High pressure forms at the surface when cool air sinks.

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Why does warm air rise?

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Warm air is less dense than cooler air.

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What is the primary cause of sea breezes?

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The primary cause of sea breezes is the differential heating of land and water.