Source: Extra Practice
On a sunny day, why do people prefer to wear light-colored clothes rather than dark-colored clothes?
Options
Option A
Light colors conduct heat better.
Option B
Dark colors reflect more heat radiation.
Option C is correct
Light colors absorb less heat radiation.
Option D
Dark colors allow more air circulation.
Explanation
Light-colored clothes reflect most heat radiation from the sun, absorbing less. This helps keep the body cooler. Dark colors absorb more heat radiation, making one feel hotter. Thus, light colors are preferred. Conduction and air circulation are not the primary reasons for this choice related to solar heat absorption.