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tsand2

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An important reason for the large daily temperature range over deserts is
   a. there is little water vapor in the air to absorb and re-radiate infrared radiation.
   b. the light-colored sand radiates heat very rapidly at night.
   c. dry air is a very poor heat conductor.
   d. free convection cells are unable to form above the hot desert ground.
   e. the ozone content of desert air is very low.

Question 2

If tonight's temperature is going to drop into the middle 20s (F) and a fairly stiff wind is predicted, probably the best way to protect an orchard against a hard freeze is to (assume that cost is not a factor)
   a. use helicopters.
   b. use wind machines.
   c. sprinkle the crops with water.
   d. put orchard heaters to work.
   e. pray for clouds.


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anoriega3

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: c


tsand2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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