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Color can be Cool.(Brief Article)
What kinds of clothing do you wear during the summer? winter? spring? fall?
The color of the clothing you wear can make you feel hotter or colder.
Try this experiment with a partner.
Light colors reflect the sun's heat. Dark colors absorb the sun's heat.
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