Question

Use the scenario to answer the question.

A light yellow block and a dark blue box are next to each other in full sunlight on a summer day.

Which statement accurately explains what happens to the boxes?

(1 point)
Responses

The light yellow block and the dark blue box absorb the same amount of heat.
The light yellow block and the dark blue box absorb the same amount of heat.

The light yellow block absorbs more heat than the dark blue box.
The light yellow block absorbs more heat than the dark blue box.

The light yellow block reflects more heat than the dark blue box.
The light yellow block reflects more heat than the dark blue box.

The light yellow block and the dark blue box reflect the same amount of heat.
The light yellow block and the dark blue box reflect the same amount of heat.

Answer 1

The light yellow block reflects more heat than the dark blue box.

Explanation: Light colors reflect more sunlight (less absorbed), while dark colors absorb more sunlight and heat up more.