Question 21

The picture in Figure shows tree line along the sea coast on an island near the equator. As shown, the tree tops are permanently bent in one direction. Are the trees bent towards the sea or away from it? Explain.

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In the given figure, the tree line along the sea coast on an island near the equator shows that tree tops are permanently bent in one direction, i.e., towards the land. The reason behind this movement of trees is that during the daytime, land gets warmer more quickly than sea. the wind blows from sea to land.

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Question 21 The picture in Figure shows tree line along the sea coast on an island near the equator. As shown, the tree tops are permanently bent in one direction. Are the trees bent towards the sea or away from it? Explain.

Question 21

The picture in Figure shows tree line along the sea coast on an island near the equator. As shown, the tree tops are permanently bent in one direction. Are the trees bent towards the sea or away from it? Explain.