The primary cause of a radiation inversion is:
A)infrared radiation emitted by the earth's surface.
B)infrared radiation absorbed by the earth's surface.
C)solar radiation absorbed by the earth's surface.
D)solar radiation reflected by the earth's surface.
E)infrared radiation absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds.

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During the night, the Earth's surface cools and emits infrared radiation. This causes the air near the surface to cool and become denser, which can trap pollutants near the surface and create a radiation inversion.

The Primary Cause of a Radiation Inversion Is