Asked by ppap

The table shows the results of the experiment Amy did where she placed three samples, with a starting temperature of 75°F, outside in the direct sun, and recorded the temperatures over six minutes.
 

Sample Temperature
after 2 minutes Temperature
after 4 minutes Temperature
after 6 minutes
Water 76°F 77°F 78°F
Light sand 78°F 80°F 83°F
Dark sand 80°F 85°F 90°F

What is the best conclusion Amy can draw from her results?

A.
The dark sand absorbs heat the fastest.

B.
The water absorbs heat the fastest.

C.
The light sand absorbs the most amount of heat.

D.
The water absorbs more heat than the sand samples.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A. The dark sand absorbs heat the fastest.

Explanation: Starting at 75°F, dark sand rises to 90°F in 6 minutes (a 15°F increase), more than light sand (8°F) or water (3°F), so it heats the fastest.