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Land absorbs solar radiation when sunlight hits the surface and is converted into heat energy. Water also absorbs sunlight, but it has a higher heat capacity, meaning it can absorb more energy before heating up. This leads to differences in temperature between land and water, influencing climate patterns and weather systems.

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