A group of students measures the temperatures of four different
surfaces at the same time during a sunny afternoon. Which of these
surfaces most likely has the lowest temperature?
a. Black soil because the dark color reflects heat from the sun.
b. Sandy soil because the light color reflects heat from the sun.
c. Water in a lake because a small body of water heats slowest.
d. Water in an ocean because a large body of water heats slowest.
D. Water in an ocean because a large body of water heats slowest.