Multiple Choice Question
The pictures show ground and ocean temperatures at a beach during the day and at night.
The Sun transfers energy to the ground and the ocean at the same rate. Why does the difference in day and night temperatures vary between the ocean and the ground?
A.
The ground is made of solids, which can hold more energy and maintain a higher temperature than water.
B.
The ocean is made of water, which can absorb more heat energy than land without changing its temperature.
C.
The ocean is nearly transparent and absorbs less energy than the ground does, so it maintains a higher temperature.
D.
The ground is not transparent, so it reflects more energy and experiences smaller temperature changes than the ocean