Land and Sea Breezes

What is the primary cause of local winds like land and sea breezes?

• Earth's rotation

• Unequal heating of the atmosphere

• Ocean currents

• Mountain ranges

Which statement accurately describes how land and water heat and cool?

• Land warms slower and cools slower than water.

• Land warms faster and cools slower than water.

• Land warms slower and cools faster than water.

• Land warms faster and cools faster than water.

What is the relationship between warm air and atmospheric pressure?

• Warm air is denser, sinks, and creates high pressure.

• Warm air is denser, rises, and creates low pressure.

• Warm air is less dense, sinks, and creates high pressure.

• Warm air is less dense, rises, and creates low pressure.

During the daytime, in which direction does a sea breeze typically blow?

• From the land towards the sea.

• From the sea towards the land.

• Parallel to the coastline.

• From higher altitudes to lower altitudes.