Which principle best describes why holes develop in snow around tree trunks?
A) Snow is a good absorber of infrared energy.
B) Snow is a good emitter of infrared energy.
C) Snow is a poor reflector of visible light.
D) Snow is a poor absorber of visible light.
E) Snow is a poor absorber of ultraviolet light.

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Snow absorbs infrared energy from the sun, which causes it to melt faster around objects like tree trunks that can also emit heat, leading to the formation of holes.

Which Principle Best Describes Why Holes Develop in Snow Around