Land and Sea Breezes

How does the air move in a sea breeze?

• wind moves from north to south
• wind moves from ocean to the land
• wind moves from the land to the ocean
• wind moves from south to north

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In a sea breeze, the air is warmer above the _____.

• land
• ocean
• sky
• beach

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The strength of a sea breeze depends on

• the heat of the day
• the difference between the temperature of the sea and the land
• the wind speed
• the amount of precipitation that day

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How does the air move in a land breeze?

• From east to west
• From west to east
• From the land to the ocean
• From the ocean to the land

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When warm air rises, ______ pressure forms at the surface of the land or sea.

• high
• some
• low
• none

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Is this a land or a sea breeze?

• land breeze
• sea breeze

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Is this a land or a sea breeze?

• land breeze
• sea breeze

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What causes the formation of a land breeze?

• The ocean being warmer than the land at night

• The land being warmer than the ocean at night

• High pressure over the ocean and low pressure over the land

• Low pressure over the ocean and high pressure over the land

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During which part of the day is a sea breeze most likely to occur?

• Early morning

• Late evening

• Afternoon

• Midnight

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What effect does a sea breeze have on the local climate?

• It increases the temperature

• It decreases the temperature

• It causes heavy rainfall

• It has no effect

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