During an overnight trip to the beach, you notice a pleasant breeze in the evening.

Question

Which statement correctly describes the breeze? (1 point)
The air moves toward the land because the water cools off faster than the land
does.
The air moves toward the water because the water cools off faster than the land
does.
The air moves toward the land because the land cools off faster than the water
does.
The air moves toward the water because the land cools off faster than the water
does.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: The air moves toward the land because the land cools off faster than the water does.

This describes the phenomenon of a sea breeze, which typically occurs during the evening or night when the land cools down more rapidly than the adjacent water. As a result, the cooler air from the land moves toward the warmer air over the water.