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Weather Data and Variables — Quiz

Question 7 • Earth and Space Science

Why does a sea breeze typically occur during the day?

Answer
A
Cloud cover over water cools the sea air, which then moves inland during the day.
B
The land warms quickly, causing air to rise over land and cooler air from the sea to replace it.
C
Earth's rotation moves surface air toward the land during daytime hours.
D
The sea warms quickly, causing air to rise over the water and move toward the land.

Explanation

During the day, land heats up faster than the sea. Air above the warmer land rises, creating lower pressure near the surface, so cooler air from over the sea flows inland to replace it. This circulation is a sea breeze; it is caused by unequal heating, not by Earth’s rotation.

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