Land and Sea Breeze

What causes a land breeze?

• Temperature difference between land and sea

• Difference in air pressure between land and sea.

• Movement of ocean currents.

• Rotation of the Earth.

What causes a sea breeze?

• Temperature difference between land and sea

• Rotation of the Earth.

• Ocean currents.

• Difference in air pressure between land and sea.

During which time of the day does a land breeze occur?

• Evening

• Afternoon

• Night or early morning

• Midnight

During which time of the day does a sea breeze occur?

• During the day

• During the evening.

• During the morning.

• During the night.

What is the direction of a land breeze?

• From east to west

• From land to sea

• From north to south

• From sea to land

What is the direction of a sea breeze?

• From the north towards the south.

• From the land towards the sea.

• From the south towards the north.

• From the sea towards the land

What is the temperature difference between land and sea during a land breeze?

• higher

• unpredictable

• lower

• the same

What is the temperature difference between land and sea during a sea breeze?

• 5-10 degrees Fahrenheit

• 30-35 degrees Fahrenheit

• 15-20 degrees Fahrenheit

• 2-5 degrees Fahrenheit

What are the effects of a land breeze on coastal areas?

• Cooler temperatures, drier air, and calmer sea conditions

• Increased temperatures, more rainfall, and choppier sea conditions.

• No effect on temperatures, air moisture, or sea conditions.

• Warmer temperatures, more humid air, and rougher sea conditions.

What are the effects of a sea breeze on coastal areas?

• The effects of a sea breeze on coastal areas include no change in temperatures, humidity, or weather conditions.

• The effects of a sea breeze on coastal areas include cooling temperatures, increased humidity, and the potential for fog or mist to form.

• The effects of a sea breeze on coastal areas include increased temperatures, decreased humidity, and the potential for heavy rain.

• The effects of a sea breeze on coastal areas include warming temperatures, decreased humidity, and the potential for clear skies.