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Land becomes warmer than water during the day.

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To explain why land becomes warmer than water during the day, we can break down the explanation into several key points: ### Step-by-Step Explanation: 1. **Sun's Radiation**: During the day, the sun emits radiation that reaches both land and water. This radiation is the primary source of heat. 2. **Uneven Heating**: The way land and water absorb this solar radiation is different. Land absorbs heat more quickly and to a greater extent than water does. This is due to the physical properties of land and water. ...
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