Land and Sea Breezes

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What is a land breeze?

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

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What is a sea breeze?

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

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What happens to air pressure when warm air rises?

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

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What type of energy transfer heats air particles over land?

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Conduction is the type of energy transfer that heats air particles over land.

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How does air move in a land breeze?

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In a land breeze, air moves from the land to the ocean.

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How does air move in a sea breeze?

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In a sea breeze, air moves from the ocean to the land.

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What is the temperature difference between land and sea during the day?

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During the day, the land is warmer than the sea.

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What is the temperature difference between land and sea at night?

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At night, the land is cooler than the sea.

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What causes the formation of breezes?

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Breezes are formed due to the temperature differences between land and sea, which create pressure differences.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).