During an overnight trip to the beach, you notice a pleasant breeze in the evening. Which statement correctly describes the breeze?(1 point)

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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 water because the land cools off faster than the water 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.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

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

This phenomenon is known as a "sea breeze," where cooler air over the land moves toward the warmer air over the water, creating a pleasant breeze in the evening.