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Land and Sea Breezes

Land and Sea Breezes

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Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a land breeze?

Back

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sea breeze?

Back

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.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What factors influence the strength of a sea breeze?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does cold air sink?

Back

Cold air sinks because it is more dense than warm air.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to air above land during the day?

Back

Air above land heats up and becomes less dense, causing it to rise.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to air above water during the day?

Back

Air above water remains cooler and denser compared to the air above land.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do land breezes occur at night?

Back

Land breezes occur at night because water cools off slower than land, making the air above water warmer.

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