Continents and Climate Quick Check

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Select the correct answer from the list.(1 point)
An asphalt surface absorbs
solar energy than a cement surface. This difference is chiefly due to differences in
.

Answer 1

An asphalt surface absorbs more solar energy than a cement surface. This difference is chiefly due to differences in color.

Asphalt is typically darker in color than cement, which causes it to absorb more heat and solar energy.