During an overnight trip to the beach, you notice a pleasant breeze in the evening. Which statement correctly describes the breeze?

Question

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The air moves toward the land 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 water cools off faster than the land 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 water cools off faster than the land does.

During the evening, the land loses heat more rapidly than the water, causing the air above the land to cool down. Since warm air tends to rise, the relatively warmer air over the water creates a low-pressure area, and this causes the cooler air from the land to move toward the water, resulting in a sea breeze.