Which of the following would contribute to higher surface air temperatures?
A) moist loamy soil
B) moist loamy soil with high vegetation
C) dry sandy soil with little vegetation
D) dry loamy soil with high vegetation

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Dry sandy soil with little vegetation would contribute to higher surface air temperatures because it has lower heat capacity and albedo (reflectivity), allowing it to absorb and retain more solar radiation, which heats up the air above it.

Which of the Following Would Contribute to Higher Surface Air