Land and Sea Breeze

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What is a Sea Breeze?

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A Sea Breeze is a cool wind that blows from the sea to the land during the day due to the temperature difference between the land and the ocean.

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When does a Sea Breeze typically occur?

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A Sea Breeze typically occurs during the day.

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What is a Land Breeze?

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A Land Breeze is a cool wind that blows from the land to the sea during the night due to the temperature difference between the land and the ocean.

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When does a Land Breeze typically occur?

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A Land Breeze typically occurs at night.

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What causes the movement of air in Sea and Land Breezes?

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Air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure, which is caused by temperature differences between land and water.

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What happens to the temperature of land during the day?

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The temperature of land increases more quickly than that of the ocean during the day.

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What happens to the temperature of land during the night?

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The temperature of land decreases more quickly than that of the ocean during the night.

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In a Sea Breeze, where is the air warmer?

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In a Sea Breeze, the air is warmer above the land.

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In a Land Breeze, where is the air cooler?

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In a Land Breeze, the air is cooler above the land.

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What is the direction of air movement in a Sea Breeze?

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In a Sea Breeze, air moves from the sea to the land.