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- in summer, a white sand beach is often cooler than the surface of a black parking lot. select two statements that explain why this is true. select all that apply: white surfaces are colder than black surfaces. white surfaces reflect more light, so they absorb less light. black surfaces reflect less of the light that shines on them, so they absorb more light. black surfaces are hotter than white surfaces. submit answer 0 / 3 submissions used heads up! you need to submit this answer for it to save and be graded. score: 0/2
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White surfaces reflect more light and absorb less, keeping them cooler. Black surfaces reflect less light and absorb more, making them hotter.
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White surfaces reflect more light, so they absorb less light.
Black surfaces reflect less of the light that shines on them, so they absorb more light.