3.5.1 Sea Land Breeze Wind Pressure

How are the oceans connected?

• They are separate and isolated

• They are connected and should be seen as one

• They are divided by continents

• They are only connected by rivers

Which of the following is an environmental benefit of the ocean?

• Produces oxygen

• Increases pollution

• Causes deforestation

• Reduces biodiversity

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What economic benefits do oceans provide?

• Fisheries, aquaculture, marine resources

• Mining, deforestation, urbanization

• Traffic, congestion, pollution

• Noise, waste, destruction

What is the impact of the ocean on biodiversity?

• Increases biodiversity

• Decreases biodiversity

• Has no impact on biodiversity

• Only affects land biodiversity

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What is the role of the ocean in carbon sequestration?

• It helps in carbon sequestration

• It releases carbon into the atmosphere

• It has no role in carbon sequestration

• It only affects land carbon levels

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In the Northern Hemisphere, how do winds blow around a high pressure area?

• Counterclockwise

• Clockwise

• Upwards

• Downwards

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During a land breeze, where does the wind blow?

• From ocean to land

• From land to ocean

• From east to west

• From west to east

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What is the characteristic of the air over the land during a land breeze?

• Warmer and less dense

• Cooler and denser

• Hot and humid

• Cold and dry

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What time of day does a sea breeze typically occur?

• Night

• Morning

• Afternoon

• Evening

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What time of day does a land breeze typically occur?

• Night

• Morning

• Afternoon

• Evening

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