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Seawater is more dense than air. That is why the air rests on top of the seawater and not the other way around.

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What is a sea breeze and when does it start?

a sea breeze is when land warms up faster than the water so the cooler more dense air above the water rushes in to replace the warmer less dense air above the land.It staarts when the air blows from sea to land


When cool dense air from the water flows inland its called a?

A sea breezeWhen a cool dense air from over the water flows inland it is called a sea breeze.


Why is sea water more dense then fresh water?

Sea water is more dense than fresh water because it contains dissolved salts, minerals, and other substances that increase its mass without significantly increasing its volume. This increased mass causes sea water to be more dense than fresh water, which has a lower concentration of dissolved substances.


When cool dense air from over the water flows inland it's called a .?

A sea breezeWhen a cool dense air from over the water flows inland it is called a sea breeze.


Is air more of less dense then water?

No everything is layered in density, water is much more dense than air. The whole planet is organized based on density with the core being the most dense and the exosphere being the least dense.


Why do you weigh less in sea water?

Because sea water is more dense than regular water


When cool dense air from over the water flows inland it's called a?

When cool, dense air from over the water flows inland, it is called a sea breeze. Sea breezes occur during the day when the land heats up faster than the water, causing the air over the water to be cooler and denser, creating a wind flow towards the land.


Where cool dense water sinks it become more dense?

In the Mediterranean Sea the cool dense water sinks under less dense water which is called density current.


Where cool dense water sinks its becomes more dense?

In the Mediterranean Sea the cool dense water sinks under less dense water which is called density current.


Why do air over the sea moist?

The air over the sea is moist because the sea water is constantly evaporating. This creates a dense sea fog or sea mist.


Cool dense air form over the water flows inland is called?

Sea breeze.


Is salty water more dense that salty water?

Salt water is more dense than fresh water. A ship would float higher at sea, and lower on a fresh water inland lake.