Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

a. Air is a bad conductor of heat. b. Atmosphere keeps the average temperature of Earth steady. c. Sand and water heat up at the same rate.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and b

  5. b and c
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer choice as this statement is incorrect. Sand and water do not heat up at the same rate. Sand heats up faster than water as the specific heat of sand is lower than the specific heat of water.

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