USCG USCG GENNAV
Set 5 • Question #126 of 246
Launch Interactive Practice Room A local wind which occurs during the daytime and is caused by the different rates of warming of land and water is a __________.
A
foehn
B
chinook
C
land breeze
D
sea breeze
✓ Correct Answer
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'A local wind which occurs during the daytime and is caused by the different rates of warming of land and water is a', the verified fact is: 'sea breeze'.
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