weather theoryFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
Convective circulation patterns associated with sea breezes are caused by
A
warm, dense air moving inland from over the water.
B
water absorbing and radiating heat faster than the land.
C
cool, dense air moving inland from over the water.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
During the day land heats faster than water, so the air over land rises and cooler, denser air from over the water flows inland to replace it, creating the sea breeze circulation (PHAK Chapter 12). The air moving inland is cool, not warm, and water heats and cools more slowly than land, not faster.
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