Consider the following statements: 1. Wind will strike your back and ...
During the day, this happens.
- So, if you are facing the sea, the wind will strike your face and continue to land.
- During the night, this happens. So, if you are facing the sea, the wind will strike your back and continue to the sea.
Consider the following statements: 1. Wind will strike your back and ...
Explanation:
Statement 1: Wind will strike your back and continue to the sea if you are sitting on the beach facing the sea on a sunny afternoon.
This statement is incorrect. On a sunny afternoon, the land heats up faster than the sea due to the differential heating of land and water. The warm air rises over the land and creates a low-pressure area. The cool air from the sea rushes towards the land to fill this low-pressure area, creating a sea breeze. Therefore, if you are sitting on the beach facing the sea, the wind will strike your face and continue towards the land.
Statement 2: Wind will strike your face and continue to the sea if you are sitting on the beach with your back facing the sea on a cold night.
This statement is correct. During a cold night, the land cools down faster than the sea. The cool air over the land becomes denser and sinks, creating a high-pressure area. The relatively warmer air over the sea rises, creating a low-pressure area. The wind flows from the land towards the sea to fill this pressure gradient, resulting in a land breeze. Therefore, if you are sitting on the beach with your back facing the sea, the wind will strike your face and continue towards the sea.
Conclusion:
Based on the explanations above, we can conclude that Statement 2 is correct, while Statement 1 is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - 2 only.