Question

The coastal areas during day time are characterized by

• A. Movement of air from land towards sea
• B. The flow of air in any direction
• C. Movement of air from sea towards land
• D. Flow of air at a very high speed

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Movement of air from sea towards land

During the day time in coastal regions, the air above the land gets heated faster and starts rising. As this hot air rises up, a region of low pressure is created at the surface and air over the sea moves into this area of low pressure. Hence, the direction of the wind is from the sea to the land during the day.