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Wind currents due to uneven heating of land and water

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The winds coming from the sea contain more water vapor as compared to those blowing from land to sea.

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The correct option is A
True

When the sea gets heated, the water is converted into water vapor which rises up along with the air. The amount of water vapor in the air is very less when the air above land gets heated.

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