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Lakeside Park has much to do and much to see! Check out the carousel, walk the pier, or go for a swim. So much to do. Something you might notice is the wind. Even if it isnt windy at the current time you are there, there is still much evidence of wind.
How is wind formed?
The uneven heating of the earth's surface by the sun is what generates wind. The varied types of land and water that make up the earth's surface cause it to absorb the sun's heat at various rates.
During the day, air above land heats up faster than air above water. Warm air above land expands and rises, and heavier, cooler air rushes in to take its place, creating wind. During the night, the winds are reversed because air cools more rapidly over land than it does over water.
What is a Lake breeze?
When the land is warmer than the water, lake breezes start to form. The cool air that is located directly above the lake surface replaces the rising heated air over land. When the wind suddenly shifts to "onshore" (blowing from the water toward the shore), you may know when a lake breeze is forming. The formation of lake breezes often occurs many hours after sunrise, and their average speed is around 16 KMH. Early in the evening, as the sun sets, lake breezes usually stop. Lake breezes occur most often during spring and summer.
Questions:
- Look in between, and at the base of the rocks. How can you tell that there have been strong winds before.
- (Seasonal) Look at the leaves on the trees. Use a compass to see which direction they are facing with the wind. If there is no wind, do you see a lack of leaves anywhere, indicating heavy winds?
- Walk east along the walkway. What does the soil of the grass look like? Is there a sand along it? If so, why?
- Based off what was said above, why do you think Port Dalhousie might be more more windy than for example, Welland?
- In your own words, describe how a lake breeze is formed.
- Optional: Take a photo of yourself with the lighthouse in the background (: