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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Convection

Question 12 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

What happens at night?

Answer
A
Cool air over the ocean moves onshore.
B
Cool air over the land moves offshore.
C
Warm air over the ocean moves onshore.
D
Warm air over the land moves offshore.

Explanation

At night, land cools faster than the ocean. The cooler, denser air over land flows offshore toward the relatively warmer ocean; this is called a land breeze. So the correct choice is “Cool air over the land moves offshore.”

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