If air were a better conductor than it is, at nighttime the Earth would be
A) considerably warmer.
B) considerably colder.
C) not appreciably different in temperature.

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If air were a better conductor, it would more efficiently transfer heat from the Earth's surface to the upper atmosphere and space during nighttime, leading to a considerable cooling of the Earth's surface.

If Air Were a Better Conductor Than It Is, at Nighttime