Local Land and Sea Breezes

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Local Land and Sea Breezes

Printable Earth Science Assignment

Directions: Answer all questions in this assignment, placing your answers in the
spaces provided. Base your responses on your knowledge of Earth Science and on
the 2 illustrations below which show local Land and Sea Breezes.
If you need any assistance you may find the following lesson helpful: Daily

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Temperature Variations for Inland and Coastal Locations - Earth Science
Lesson.

1. In the diagrams, what are the circular motions of air called?

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2. What causes these circular motions of air to occur?

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3. Why is the warmer air rising while the colder air is sinking?
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4. Why is the land significantly warmer in the daytime when compared to the
ocean?
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5. Why is the land significantly cooler at night when compared to the ocean?
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6. During the daytime, would you face towards the land or the ocean to feel a
breeze blowing on your face?

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7. Would this daytime breeze be warm or cool?

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8. Would you face towards the land or ocean to feel a breeze on your back at night?

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9. Would this nighttime breeze be warm or cool?

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10. Make a general statement concerning how large bodies of water affect the
climate of nearby coastal communities.

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