Land and Sea Breezes

Land and Sea Breezes

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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 ocean, typically 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 ocean to the land, usually occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where on Earth are temperatures warmer due to more direct sunlight?

Back

Places near the equator.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of heat transfer causes air particles to heat up over land?

Back

Convection.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the air move in a land breeze?

Back

From the land to the ocean.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What factors influence the strength of a sea breeze?

Back

The difference between the temperature of the sea and the land.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a sea breeze, where is the air warmer?

Back

Above the land.

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