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What are Onshore winds?

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Winds that flow from the tropical region to subtropical region.

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Winds that flow from the subtropical region to tropical region.

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Winds that flow from the land towards sea.

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Winds that flow from the sea towards land.

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The correct option is D Winds that flow from the sea towards land.
Onshore wind is any wind that blows from a large body of water towards or onto a landmass. It develops due to differences in air pressure created by the differing heat capacities of water and dry land.

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