3.5.1 Sea Land Breeze Wind Pressure

Front

What causes warm air to rise?

Back

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

Front

What economic benefits do oceans provide?

Back

Oceans provide fisheries, aquaculture, and marine resources.

Front

What is a breeze that blows from the sea towards land called?

Back

An onshore breeze.

Front

What causes wind to blow?

Back

Wind blows due to differences in air temperature and pressure.

Front

Which breeze is associated with warmer air over the ocean?

Back

A land breeze.

Front

Define sea breeze.

Back

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

Front

Define land breeze.

Back

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

Front

What is the role of air pressure in wind formation?

Back

Air pressure differences create wind; air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

Front

Explain the concept of thermal circulation.

Back

Thermal circulation refers to the movement of air caused by temperature differences, leading to the formation of breezes.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and air density?

Back

Warmer air is less dense than cooler air, causing it to rise.