Questions and Answers
What are sea breezes?
When do sea breezes occur?
During the day
What is the temperature like over the land compared to the ocean?
The air above the land is warm, and the air above the sea is cool.
What is the density of air over the land and sea?
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What are land breezes?
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When do land breezes occur?
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What is the temperature of the air over the land compared to the sea breeze?
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What is the density of air above the land and sea?
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What is the air pressure above the land and sea?
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Study Notes
Sea Breezes
- Local winds that originate from oceans or lakes, moving towards land.
- Typically occur during the day.
- The air above land heats up, becoming warm, while the air above the sea remains cool.
- Cool air over the sea is denser than the warm air over the land, creating a pressure difference.
Land Breezes
- Winds that flow from the land towards a body of water.
- Typically occur at night.
- The air above the land cools down, while the air over the sea retains heat and remains warm.
- Warm air above the sea is less dense than the cool air over the land, leading to a shift in air pressure.
Air Pressure Dynamics
- During the daytime, the land creates a high-pressure area due to warm air rising, while the area over the sea usually experiences lower pressure.
- At night, the situation reverses; the high-pressure area is over the cooler land while the sea air remains warmer and creates low pressure.
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