Question

Have you ever noticed a breeze at the beach on a hot summer day? Even if there is no wind inland, there may be a cool breeze blowing in from the water. This breeze is an example of a local wind. Local winds are winds that blow over short distances. Local winds are caused by the unequal heating of Earth’s surface within a small area. Local winds form only when large-scale winds are weak. In this excerpt, which sentence states the main point?

A. Even if there is no wind inland, there may be a cool breeze blowing in from the water.
B. Local winds form only when large-scale winds are weak
C. Local winds are caused by the unequal heating of Earth’s surface within a small area.
D. Have you ever noticed a breeze at the beach on a hot summer day?

Answer 1

yeah its c......................

Answer 2

Answer: C. Local winds are caused by the unequal heating of Earth’s surface within a small area.

Explanation: In the given paragraph we can see the description of the definition of local winds, why they are formed, and the consequences they bring. The sentence that best states the main point of the text is the corresponding to option C: Local winds are caused by the unequal heating of Earth’s surface within a small area, because it explains the cause of local winds which is the central idea.