Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Part 3 - Multiple-Choice Practice Exam - Page 354: 5

Answer

Hot sand has a lower heat specific heat capacity than vegetation.

Work Step by Step

Substances with low specific heat capacity heat up and cool down relatively quickly. This is discussed on page 290-292.
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