Which of the following is true regarding clouds?
A) They increase temperature minimums $\underline {\text { and } }$temperature maximums.
B) They cover about 15 percent of Earth's surface at any one time.
C) They act like insulation in that they have a moderating influence on temperatures.
D) They decrease nighttime temperatures and increase daytime temperatures.

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Clouds act like insulation by trapping heat radiating from the Earth's surface and prevent it from escaping into the atmosphere. This has a moderating influence on temperatures, keeping them from getting too extreme either during the day or at night. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the role of clouds in temperature regulation.

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