Eavey's Land and Sea Breeze - Video

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the ocean towards 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 wind that blows from the land towards the ocean, 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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In a sea breeze, the wind moves from the ocean to the land.

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How does air move in a land breeze?

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

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Which heats up faster, land or water?

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Land heats up faster than water.

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Which cools down faster, land or water?

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Land cools down faster than water.

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What causes a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is caused by the difference in temperature between the land and the sea, leading to differences in air pressure.

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What causes a land breeze?

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A land breeze is caused by the land cooling down faster than the sea, creating higher pressure over the land.

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When does a sea breeze typically occur?

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A sea breeze typically occurs during the day.

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When does a land breeze typically occur?

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A land breeze typically occurs at night.