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Why is air temperature above land warmer than the air temperature above water in the same location during the summer?

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Solar heating of the Earth’s surface is uneven because land heats faster than water, and this causes air to warm, expand and rise over land while it cools and sinks over the cooler water surfaces.

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Answer:

Sea breezes happen during the hot, summer days due t the unequal heating rate of land and water

Step-by-step explanation:

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