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Which cools faster, Land or Water? Give a reason for your answer.

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To determine which cools faster, land or water, we can analyze the specific heat capacities of both substances. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Specific Heat Capacity**: - Specific heat capacity is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius. - For land (soil), the specific heat capacity is lower than that of water. ...
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