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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, typically occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the sea.

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

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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 ocean.

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What factors affect the strength of a sea breeze?

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The strength of a sea breeze depends on the difference between the temperature of the sea and the land.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature.

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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 is the role of temperature difference in sea and land breezes?

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The temperature difference between the land and sea creates pressure differences that drive the movement of air.

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What time of day do sea breezes typically occur?

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Sea breezes typically occur during the day.