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Air and Its Composition

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During day time, air over the land is _________ the air over water bodies.

A

hotter than

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B

cooler than

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C

same as

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D

heavier than

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Solution

The correct option is A
hotter than

Land absorbs heat faster than water. The air above land gets more heat radiated as compared to the air above water bodies. Thus, air above the land gets heated faster.

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