Wind Patterns Flashcards
1
Q
Convection Current
A
When Gases (air) an liquid (water) rise and sink in a circular path
2
Q
Sea Breeze
A
When days are sunny, the land heats up faster than the sea. The warm air above the land rises. Cooler air from over the sea moves in to replace it.
3
Q
Land Breeze
A
When the sun sets, the land cools off faster than the sea. The warm air above the sea rises. Cooler air from the land moves towards the sea to replace it.
