Have you ever walked on hot sand? If so, you may have run towards the water. The water is cooler than the sand, so it will cool off your hot feet. Why is the sand so hot, but the water much cooler? _______________________________.
The sand is hot because it absorbs and retains heat from the sun's rays. It has a lower specific heat capacity compared to water, which means it heats up more quickly and cools down more rapidly. On the other hand, water has a higher specific heat capacity, so it takes longer to heat up and retains the heat for longer. Additionally, the sand is a solid material that can trap and conduct heat, while water is a liquid that can provide a continuous cooling effect through evaporation and convection.
