Multiple choice

As compared to a person with a white skin, a person with dark skin experiences

  1. less heat & more cold

  2. more heat & more cold

  3. more heat & less cold

  4. less heat & less cold

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Darker surfaces are better absorbers of radiant heat, making a person feel hotter in the sun. They are also better emitters, meaning they lose body heat more rapidly in cold environments, making the person feel colder.

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