Source: Extra Practice
Why do people living in hot climates often prefer wearing light-coloured clothes?
Options
Option A
Light colours absorb more heat from the sun.
Option B
Light colours radiate more heat away from the body.
Option C is correct
Light colours reflect most of the heat radiation from the sun.
Option D
Light colours conduct heat away from the body more efficiently.
Explanation
Light-coloured clothes are preferred in hot climates because they are good reflectors of heat. They reflect a large portion of the sunlight (which includes heat radiation) that falls on them, preventing the body from heating up quickly. In contrast, dark colours are good absorbers of heat and would make a person feel warmer.