Question

A sea breeze blows from the sea to the land during daytime, and a land breeze blo s from land to sea during the night. This phenomenon helps to keep the temperature near a water body moderate and pleasant. Which category do these winds fall under?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Sl. No. Sea Breeze Land Breeze

1. Breeze blowing from the sea towards the land due to the relative heating up of the land during the daytime is called sea breeze. Breeze blowing from the land towards the sea due to the relative cooling down of the land during the night is called land breeze.

2. Sea breeze is an example of convection current that occurs during the daytime. Land breeze is an example of convection current that occurs at night.