The strongest radiation inversions occur when:
A)skies are overcast.
B)skies are partly cloudy.
C)skies are clear.
D)precipitation is falling.

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Radiation inversions occur when the ground cools faster than the air above it, creating a layer of cool air at the surface that is trapped under a layer of warmer air. Clear skies allow for maximum radiation cooling, leading to the strongest radiation inversions. Overcast skies and precipitation can limit the amount of radiation that reaches the surface, reducing the strength of the inversion.

The Strongest Radiation Inversions Occur When