Florida Statewide Science Assessment Practice Test 2026 – Complete Exam Prep

During the day the land heats up faster than the sea, so air over the land rises and creates a lighter, lower-pressure area near the coast. Cooler, denser air from over the water moves in to replace the rising air, producing a breeze that travels from the sea toward the land. This daytime coastal wind is called a sea breeze, a common pattern along shores on sunny, warm days. At night, the situation can reverse as the land cools faster, leading to a land breeze.