Land and Sea Breeze

Land and Sea Breeze

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Science

6th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a land breeze?

Back

A land breeze is a wind that blows from the land to the sea, occurring at night when the land cools faster than the water.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sea breeze?

Back

A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do land breezes occur at night?

Back

Land breezes occur at night because water retains heat longer than land, causing the air above the water to be warmer than the air above the land.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does air move in a sea breeze?

Back

In a sea breeze, air moves from the ocean to the land.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the movement of air in breezes?

Back

Air moves from areas of high pressure (H) to areas of low pressure (L).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do sea breezes typically occur?

Back

Sea breezes typically occur during the day.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the temperature difference that causes breezes?

Back

The temperature difference between land and water creates pressure differences, leading to breezes.

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