The figure shows the movement of air near a coast. Which breeze is shown and when does it usually blow?

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MCQ (Single)Differential Heating of Earth's SurfaceSea and Land Breezes

Which of the following is primarily responsible for warming of the Earth?

Describe how albedo affects the Earth's surface temperature and its climate.

How is heat lost from the surface of the Earth? What is its significance?

During summer (June–September), the south-west monsoon winds bring heavy rain to most parts of India. These winds blow:

Assertion (A): During a sunny day, the breeze near the ground blows from the land towards the sea. Reason (R): Land gets heated faster than water.

Explain why a land breeze blows from the land towards the sea at night.