Winds and Breezes

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What is a sea breeze?

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

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What is a land breeze?

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

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How is wind formed?

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Wind is formed due to the unequal heating of the Earth's surface, causing air to move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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What happens to the wind after the sun goes down at the beach?

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The wind will blow in the opposite direction, changing from a sea breeze to a land breeze.

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What is the main cause of wind?

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The main cause of wind is the difference in air pressure created by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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What is a prevailing westerly wind?

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A prevailing westerly wind is a wind that blows from the west to the east, commonly found in the mid-latitudes.

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What is a hurricane force gale?

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A hurricane force gale is a very strong wind associated with hurricanes, typically exceeding 74 miles per hour.

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

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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.

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What happens to the air at the beach at night?

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At night, the air flows from the land to the ocean, creating a land breeze.

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What is the role of temperature in wind formation?

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Temperature differences between land and water create pressure differences, leading to the movement of air and the formation of wind.