Why may less dew form on a cloudy night compared with a clear night?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Clouds reduce longwave heat loss from the surface
Clouds prevent the surface from cooling rapidly. Exam tip: connect cloudy nights with weaker radiational cooling.
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Clouds reduce longwave heat loss from the surface
Why is this the correct answer?
Clouds prevent the surface from cooling rapidly. Exam tip: connect cloudy nights with weaker radiational cooling.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Forms of condensation: dew, frost, fog, and mist.