Question

during the afternoon, sea breezes usually form as winds blow toward land. which condition most likely causes a sea breeze to occur in the afternoon? a. a thunderstorm forming over the land b. a rise in humidity over the land and water c. a cold front moving from the land toward the ocean d. a temperature difference between air over the land and the water

Explanation:

Sea breezes occur due to the difference in heating rates between land and water. Land heats up faster than water during the day. The air over the land becomes warmer and less dense, rising. Cooler, denser air over the water then moves in to replace the rising air, creating a sea breeze. A temperature difference (not thunderstorms, humidity rise, or cold fronts) is the key cause.

Answer:

D. a temperature difference between air over the land and the water