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madam-professor

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on: Jul 15, 2018

Low clouds retard surface cooling at night better than clear skies because:a.
   the clouds absorb and radiate infrared energy back to earth.
  b. the water droplets in the clouds reflect infrared energy back to earth.
  c. the clouds start convection currents between them.
  d. the clouds are better conductors of heat than is the clear night air.
  e. the formation of the clouds releases latent heat energy



Question 2

Suppose last night was clear and calm. Tonight low clouds will be present. From this you would
  conclude that tonight's minimum temperature will be:
  a. higher than last night's minimum temperature.
  b. lower than last night's minimum temperature.
  c. the same as last night's minimum temperature.
  d. above freezing



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ebenov

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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madam-professor

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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