The surface layer of a beach would heat up ____ than the adjacent water surface during the day, and cool down ____ during the night, during a summer day-night cycle.
A)more / less
B)less / more
C)more / more
D)less / less

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The surface layer of a beach heats up more quickly than the adjacent water surface during the day because sand and soil have lower heat capacities than water, allowing them to warm up faster. At night, the land loses heat more quickly than water, leading to more rapid cooling.

The Surface Layer of a Beach Would Heat Up ____