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What makes the black surface of a playground get warmer on a sunny day than on a cloudy day?

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The sunlight heats up the playground.
More children play outside when it is sunny.
Clouds absorb all of the heat from the playground.
More heat goes into the black surface on a cloudy day.

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Answer: If a dark section of pavement absorbs more of the sun's energy than it reflects, then that section will feel warmer over the course of a sunny day.

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