During the summer along the coast, a sea breeze is usually strongest and best developed ____.
A)in the afternoon
B)just after sunrise
C)just before sunset
D)just before noon
E)around midnight

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Sea breezes are usually strongest and best developed in the afternoon due to the maximum temperature difference between the land and the sea at that time. As the land heats up more quickly than the sea, the air above the land becomes warmer and rises, causing cooler air from over the sea to move in, creating a sea breeze.

During the Summer Along the Coast, a Sea Breeze Is