Question 1158Navigation General70% to pass
What generally occurs when the land is cooler than the nearby water?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) A land breeze.
When the land is cooler than the nearby water, a land breeze is created. During the day, the land heats up more quickly than the water, causing the air over the land to rise. This creates a low-pressure area near the surface, which draws in the cooler air from over the water, resulting in a land breeze blowing from the land to the water.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) A prevailing westerly is a general wind pattern, not specifically related to the land being cooler than the water.
C) A sea breeze is the opposite of a land breeze, occurring when the land is warmer than the water.
D) A norther is a strong, cold wind blowing from the north, not related to the temperature difference between land and water.
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