Science Class 5 Other

Asked by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · SRI CHAITANYA TECHNO SCHOOL, JAYANTI NAGAR.

During a sea breeze, why does the air move from the sea toward the land?

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A Because the air over the sea is warmer and less dense.
B Because the air over the land is warmer, causing it to rise and create a low-pressure area.
C Because the moon's gravity pulls the air toward the land.
D Because the land is cooler than the sea during the day.

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Answer: B. Because the air over the land is warmer, causing it to rise and create a low-pressure area.

Students often confuse "warm" with "high pressure." Actually, Warm Air = Low Pressure (because it rises). Air always moves from High to Low pressure.

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During a sea breeze, why does the air move from the sea toward the land?

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