**Question 9:**Which of the following explains how a white roof helps to keep a house cool in the summer?- A) Conduction- B) Convection- C) Radiation- D) Sublimation- E) VaporizationThis question pertains to the mechanisms of heat transfer and how they relate to energy efficiency and cooling strategies in buildings. Understanding these concepts can help in designing more energy-efficient homes and reducing cooling costs during hot weather.

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9) Which of the following explains how a white roof helps to keep a house cool in the summer? A) conduction B) convection C) radiation D) sublimation E) vaporization

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