Insolation heats up the land masses more quickly than the water bodies because ________

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Question:
Insolation heats up the land masses more quickly than the water bodies because ________

1.Water is liquid

2.Landmasses are solid

3. Water needs more energy to get warm

4.Rocks are bad conductors of heat

Posted Date:-2021-12-23 13:09:42

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