Which of the following describes when the maximum daytime surface temperature typically occurs?

A. before the Earth receives its most intense solar radiation
B. after the Earth receives its most intense solar radiation
C. concomitantly with when the most intense solar radiation is received
D. exactly when the Earth receives its most intense solar radiation


Answer: B

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