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6:Why do cloudy, calm nights tend to be warmer than clear, calm nights?

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Answer:

Cloudy, calm nights tend to be warmer because the clouds maintain the heat from the day.

Step-by-step explanation:

During the day the sun heats up the Earth and when the night is cloudy, it is warmer because clouds tend to trap the warmth and don't allow it to scape into the space.

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