A local wind system that flows from ocean to land during the late afternoon is called a:
A)land breeze
B)sea breeze
C)valley breeze
D)none of the above

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A sea breeze is a local wind system that flows from the ocean to the land during the late afternoon when the land is warmer than the sea. This is because land surfaces heat up more quickly than oceans and release heat back into the atmosphere. The temperature difference creates a pressure gradient, causing the cooler ocean air to flow towards the warmer land, creating a sea breeze.

A Local Wind System That Flows from Ocean to Land