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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

In a hilly region the best place to plant crops that are sensitive to low temperatures is:
  a. on the valley floor.
  b. along the hillsides.
  c. on the top of the highest hill.
  d. in any dry location.




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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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