During night, the land breeze is observed. Which statement best describes its direction?

During night, the land breeze is observed. Which statement best describes its direction?

• A. From Sea to Land
• B. From Water to Land
• C. From Land to Water
• D. No Wind Occurs

Answer: (C)

At night, the land cools faster than the sea after sunset. This makes the air over land cooler and denser, increasing surface pressure there, while the sea remains relatively warmer with lower surface pressure. Air moves from high pressure over the land to lower pressure over the water to balance the difference. That movement from land to sea creates the land breeze, which is typically present during night hours.

At night, the land cools faster than the sea after sunset. This makes the air over land cooler and denser, increasing surface pressure there, while the sea remains relatively warmer with lower surface pressure. Air moves from high pressure over the land to lower pressure over the water to balance the difference. That movement from land to sea creates the land breeze, which is typically present during night hours.