Chapter 3 Flashcards
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Sunlight heats the ground, which in turn heats the air above it by conduction. The maximum temperature usually occurs in the afternoon, not at noon, due to the time lag between maximum solar radiation and maximum air temperature.
Nighttime Cooling: After sunset, the Earth’s surface loses heat through radiation,
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Daytime Waarming
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On calm, clear nights, a radiation inversion can form, where temperatures increase with height near the surface, trapping cold air near the ground.
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Temperature Inversion
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After sunset, the Earth’s surface loses heat through radiation, causing the surface and the air near it to cool. This process creates a radiational cooling effect. The coldest time of day is typically just after sunrise.
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Nighttime Cooling
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