Insolation heats up the land masses more quickly than the water bodies because ________

A. Water is liquid

B. Landmasses are solid

C. Water needs more energy to get warm

D. Rocks are bad conductors of heat

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

This is due to the fact that most land surfaces are darker than water which of course means more absorption of solar radiation and heat. Since land absorbs more solar radiation the land surface retains more heat as do the vegetation for energy. Thus, land surfaces warm more quickly than water.