Question

during an overnight trip to the beach, you notice a pleasant breeze in the evening. which statement correctly describes the breeze? (1 point)
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.
the air moves toward the land because the land cools off faster than the water does.
the air moves toward the land because the water cools off faster than the land does.

Explanation:

Water has a higher specific - heat capacity than land. At night, the land cools down faster than the water. Cooler air over the land is denser and moves towards the relatively warmer water.

Answer:

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