Sea & Land Breezes

What impacts the ocean's ability to absorb & store energy from the sun?

• The transparency of the water

• The constant turbulence from wind and weather

• The transparency of the water and the constant turbulence from wind and weather

• The constant mixing of the water column

Why do temperature fluctuations between daytime and nighttime tend to be greater over land than over water?

• The sun's rays penetrate deep into the Earth

• The constant mixing of the water column

• The transparency of the water

• The sun's rays do not penetrate deep into the Earth

What is the sea breeze circulation composed of?

• Two opposing flows; one at the surface of the ocean and one aloft

• Two opposing flows; one at the surface of the ocean and one underground

• Two opposing flows; one in the ocean and one in the atmosphere

• Two opposing flows; one in the ocean and one underground

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What causes the formation of a sea breeze?

• The difference in air density between the land and sea caused by the sun's heating

• The constant mixing of the water column

• The transparency of the water

• The constant turbulence from wind and weather

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At what elevation does the air pressure and density cause air to flow back over water?

• 3,000 to 5,000 feet

• 1,000 to 1,500 feet

• 5,000 to 7,000 feet

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Where can sea breezes occur?

• Along the shore of any large body of water

• Only along the ocean

• Only along the Great Lakes

• Only in tropical regions

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When do land breezes occur?

• During the day

• At night

• During sunrise and sunset

• During the afternoon

What causes the formation of a land breeze?

• The land's nighttime temperature is less than the sea surface temperature

• Wind blowing from the sea to the land

• Higher pressure over the land

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​ (a)   are stronger than ​ (b)  

• land breezes
• sea breezes

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What is one reason for the difference between the strength of sea and land breezes?

• • Terrain, vegetation, and buildings inhibit the flow of air from water to land.

• • Terrain, vegetation, and buildings inhibit the flow of air from land to water.

• Daytime heating and nighttime cooling occur at different rates.