Homework Help: Earth Science

Posted by Lori on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 12:29pm.

Why is it generally warmer in a rural area than in an urban area? I have a question: How does the earth's surface heat up or cool down? My answer: the sun heats up the earth darker surfaces are warmer than cooler surfaces. Please help.

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