Referring to the diagram, sunlight energy is added at equal rates to soil and water. Which of the following factors contributes to the different temperatures of the two surfaces?

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Heat capacity is the ability of a substance to absorb heat energy without a significant increase in temperature. Water has a higher heat capacity than soil, which means it takes longer for water to heat up and cool down compared to soil. Therefore, even if sunlight energy is added at equal rates to both surfaces, the water will not heat up as quickly as the soil, resulting in a lower temperature. The other factors mentioned may affect the amount of heat absorbed by the surfaces, but they do not explain why the temperatures are different.

Referring to the Diagram, Sunlight Energy Is Added at Equal