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What causes sea and land breezes?


PRADEEP KUMAR 24th Jan, 2022
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PRADEEP KUMAR 24th Jan, 2022

The difference in temperature between land and ocean bodies causes the land and sea breezes. These are primarily found along the coast. The movement of wind from land to sea is known as land breeze, while the movement of wind from sea to land is known as sea breeze. Land heats and cools at a faster rate than water.

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