Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding how clouds affect global climate?
A) Clouds can act to both warm and cool the Earth.
B) Thick clouds strongly reflect solar radiation.
C) Thick clouds strongly absorb longwave radiation from the Earth.
D) Clouds are a powerful cooling agent for the Earth.
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