At what time during a 24-hour day would a radiation temperature inversion best be developed?
A) at sunset
B) near sunrise
C) toward the end of the morning
D) between 3 and 5 p.m.when the air temperature reaches a maximum

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Radiation temperature inversions occur when the ground loses more heat to space than it gains from the sun, resulting in a colder layer of air near the surface. This typically happens during clear, calm nights, when the ground can release a large amount of heat. Therefore, the best time for a radiation temperature inversion to develop is near sunrise when the air is the coolest and the ground has had the most time to radiate heat.

At What Time During a 24-Hour Day Would a Radiation