On a night when the sky is clear, the temperature may dip considerably; on a cloudy night the temperature will usually dip much less. The reason for this difference is that

A the clear sky allows radiant energy to escape readily from the earth
B on a cloudy night the clouds are warm and therefore retard the cooling
C the clear sky allows the cold of outer space to reach the earth
D current of air carry the heat away from the earth on a clear night

Correct Answer: the clear sky allows radiant energy to escape readily from the earth

On a night when the sky is clear, the temperature may dip considerably; on a cloudy night the temperature will usually dip much less. The reason for this difference is that the clear sky allows radiant energy to escape readily from the earth.
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