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Air Movement

Question 6 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Which of the following occurs along coasts during the day?

Answer
A
Land breeze
B
Sea breeze
C
Continental breeze
D
Surf breeze

Explanation

During the day, land heats up faster than the ocean. The warmer air over land rises, and cooler air from over the water moves toward shore to replace it. This daytime wind is called a sea breeze, so the correct choice is “Sea breeze.”

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