Formation of Breezes Flashcards
1
Q
The two types of breezes are:
A
- Land breeze
2. Sea breeze
2
Q
Land breeze comes from ______ and takes place at _______.
A
Land breeze comes from LAND and takes place at NIGHT.
3
Q
Sea breeze comes from ______ and takes place in the ______.
A
Sea breeze comes from SEA and takes place in the DAY.
4
Q
Sea cools down and heats up ______ than land.
A
Sea cools down and heats up SLOWER than land.
5
Q
Hot air ____, hence it creates an area of ____ pressure.
A
Hot air RISES, hence it creates an area of LOW pressure.
6
Q
Cool air ___, hence it creates an area of ____ pressure.
A
Cool air SINKS, hence it creates an area of HIGH pressure.
7
Q
Wind blows from an area of _____ pressure to area of ______ pressure.
A
Wind blows from an area of HIGH pressure to area of LOW pressure.
