Question

Differentiate between Sea Breeze and Land Breeze.

Answer 1

Answer:

Breeze is often referred to a gentle to moderate wind. These winds are categorized into two types. Namely – Sea Breeze and Land Breeze. Both of these breezes occurs near huge water bodies. Though these both take place at the same place, there exist a few differences. 

Explanation:

Sea Breeze – Breeze that blows from the massive water bodies are termed as Sea Breeze. These type of breezes normally occur during the summer and spring season.

Land Breeze – The name says it all. The wind that blows from the land is either called land breeze or and Offshore breeze. This type of breeze normally occurs during the night and early morning.

Answer 2

Answer:

Sea breezes occur when cooler air over the ocean moves to a lower pressure area over land and land breezes occur when air moves from the land to the ocean. During the day the land heats up faster than the ocean. ... The air moves to warmer, less dense region over the ocean and a land breeze is created.