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Pool surface area accounts for __________ percent of heat loss.

  1. 30

  2. 40

  3. 50

  4. 60

The correct answer is: 30

Surrounding air temperatures and wind speeds are some of the factors that contribute to heat loss in a pool. While the pool surface area may seem like an obvious factor, it actually accounts for only 30 percent of heat loss. This means that even though a larger pool may have a bigger surface area, it won't necessarily lose more heat. The other options may seem like reasonable estimates, but they are not entirely accurate. Therefore, option A is the most appropriate answer.