Question

Thomas is playing in a puddle of water in his driveway at noon. The water felt warm when Thomas reached down to touch it. Which statement describes why this puddle of water is warm?

Answer 1

Answer: The heat transfer from the sun at noon directly into the puddle of water

Explanation: At noon, the sun is almost or already at its peak position across the sky or meridian. At this point, the sun begins to build up heat directly over the earth and we have more heat incoming and outgoing. The puddle of water is exposed directly to the sun rays and invariably has its temperature affected by the heat coming from the sun.