During the night, clouds:
A) keep the air warmer by absorbing and re- emitting longwave energy back to the surface.
B) keep the air warmer by reflecting shortwave energy back to the surface.
C) keep the air cooler by reflecting shortwave energy back to space.
D) keep the air cooler by accelerating longwave energy loss to space.

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Clouds absorb and re-emit longwave energy back to the surface, which keeps the air warmer. This is why cloudy nights tend to be warmer than clear nights.

During the Night, Clouds