Land and Sea Breeze

Why do land breezes occur at night?

• Water cools off slower than land, so the air above water is warmer.

• Land retains heat longer than water, causing warmer air to rise.

• Water heats up faster than land, leading to cooler air above land.

• Land cools off faster than water, resulting in cooler air above land.

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on wind patterns?

• Winds move in a straight line without any deviation.

• The rotation of the Earth causes winds to curve, a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect.

• Winds only occur in the northern hemisphere due to Earth's rotation.

• The Earth's rotation has no effect on wind patterns.

How do land and water absorb heat differently?

• Land heats up and cools down faster than water.

• Water heats up and cools down faster than land.

• Land and water absorb heat at the same rate.

• Land absorbs heat but does not release it.

During a sea breeze, which way does the wind blow?

• From the land to the sea.

• From the sea to the land.

• From the mountains to the valleys.

• From the east to the west.

How does the air move in a sea breeze?

• Wind moves from the land to the ocean.

• Wind moves from the ocean to the land.

• Wind moves vertically up from the ocean.

• Wind moves in a circular pattern around the coast.

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

• A sea breeze occurs at night, blowing from the land to the sea, while a land breeze occurs during the day, blowing from the sea to the land.

• A sea breeze occurs during the day, blowing from the sea to the land, while a land breeze occurs at night, blowing from the land to the sea.

• A sea breeze and a land breeze occur at the same time, with no specific direction.

• A sea breeze is stronger than a land breeze, regardless of the time of day.

What is convection?

• The process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

• The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

• The process of heat transfer through electromagnetic waves.

• The movement of air caused by temperature differences.

How does the temperature of land and sea change during the day?

• Land heats up quickly during the day, while water heats up slowly.

• Land and sea heat up at the same rate throughout the day.

• Water heats up quickly during the day, while land heats up slowly.

• Land cools down faster than water during the night.

How can sea breezes affect coastal areas?

• They can bring cooler temperatures and increased humidity to coastal regions.

• They can cause drought conditions in coastal areas.

• They can lead to increased air pollution in coastal cities.

• They can create stronger ocean currents that erode beaches.

What is the main source of energy that creates winds?

• The moon

• The sun

• Volcanic activity

• Ocean currents