the diagram shows how air circulation forms a...
the diagram shows how air circulation forms a sea breeze on a warm day. which best describes what is happening in the diagram? at point 1, the air in the convection current is warmer and denser than at point 3 because its molecules contain more kinetic energy. at point 2, the air absorbs thermal energy from the surrounding air, which causes it to become heavier and sink. at point 3, the air in the convection current is cooler and lighter than the air in other parts of the current, so it is preparing to rise. at point 4, thermal energy from warm air over the land is transferred upward toward cooler areas of the
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# Brief Explanations:
1. Analyze option A: Warmer air is less dense, not denser, so A is wrong.
2. Analyze option B: Air at point 2 is cool and sinks, not absorbs heat to become heavier.
3. Analyze option C: Cooler air is denser and sinks, not lighter and preparing to rise.
4. Analyze option D: At point 4, warm air over land rises as it is heated, transferring thermal energy upward to cooler areas, which is correct for sea - breeze convection.
# Answer:
D. At point 4, thermal energy from warm air over the land is transferred upward toward cooler areas of the air.